Certified Surgical First Assistant

LifePoint Health; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePoint Health seeks a Certified First Assistant to support surgeons in a community-based hospital setting. You will perform advanced intraoperative first-assist responsibilities, including tissue handling, suturing, and hemostasis, while helping prepare and maintain the sterile field and OR environment.

You’ll conduct pre- and post-operative assessments, collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff, and contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives across a

Qualifications

• Certified First Assistant required.
• Operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced intraoperative first-assist duties, including tissue handling, suturing and hemostasis.
• Help prepare and maintain the sterile field and OR environment.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative assessments.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia and nursing teams.
• Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives.

Job description

LifePoint Health is seeking a Certified First Assistant to support surgeons in delivering safe, high-quality care in our community-based hospitals. In this role, you will perform advanced intraoperative first-assist responsibilities, including tissue handling, suturing, and hemostasis, while helping prepare and maintain the sterile field and OR environment. You’ll conduct pre- and post-operative assessments, collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing, and contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives. Join a mission-driven, patient-focused team with opportunities for professional growth across a multi-state health system.