Certified Surgical First Assistant

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Kentucky is seeking a Certified First Assistant to join our perioperative team. You will provide direct support during procedures, assist surgeons with positioning, draping, and tissue handling, and help maintain sterile fields.

You will collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesia, and nursing staff to promote safe, efficient surgeries and optimal patient outcomes. The role offers broad hands-on experience within a community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Certified First Assistant credential.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Attention to detail and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative support by assisting surgeons with positioning, draping, maintaining sterile fields, tissue handling, hemostasis, and wound closure.
• Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesia, and nursing staff to ensure safe and efficient procedures, promoting optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Certified First Assistant credential

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Role:

Certified First Assistant

Responsibilities:

Provide perioperative support by assisting surgeons with positioning, draping, maintaining sterile fields, tissue handling, hemostasis, and wound closure. Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesia, and nursing staff to ensure safe and efficient procedures, promoting optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Certified First Assistant credential, strong teamwork, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Key Duties:

Support surgical procedures, uphold sterile techniques, and contribute to continuous improvement and quality care within a community-oriented healthcare setting. Gain broad hands-on experience and professional growth in a supportive regional health system.