Certified Surgical First Assistant — On-Call OR Support

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgeons in the operating room. Under supervision, you will perform sterile technique, assist with retractors, suctioning and sponging the operative site, apply dressings and provide hemostasis and suturing.

The role may require on-call coverage as needed and adherence to credentialing requirements before functioning in the role; a HS diploma is required and one year as a surgical assistant is desirable.

Qualifications

• Credentialing must be completed before functioning in role.
• One year as a surgical assistant is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procedures with sterile technique and anatomy knowledge.
• Hold retractors, suction, sponging, apply dressings, provide hemostasis and suturing.
• May perform on-call services as needed.

Education

CSFA/CSA/SAC/MD credential

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Norton Healthcare in Louisville seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgeons in the operating room. Under supervision, you will perform sterile technique, assist with retractors, suctioning and sponging the operative site, apply dressings and provide hemostasis and suturing.

The role may require on-call coverage as needed and adherence to credentialing requirements before functioning in the role; a HS diploma is required and one year as a surgical assistant is desirable.