Certified Surgical First Assistant - On-Call OR Support

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) who will assist the surgeon during operations, maintain sterile technique, and support intraoperative tasks. The role involves retractors, suctioning, sponging, hemostasis, and suturing under supervision.

Required credentials include CSFA/CSA/SAC/MD, with optional on-call duties. Experience as a surgical assistant is preferred, and a High School Diploma or GED is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have hospital and/or payer credentialing completed before functioning in this role.
• One year as a surgical assistant.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Hold retractors during procedures and assist with suctioning and sponging of the operative site.
• Support sterile technique and maintain hemostasis; assist with suturing as directed by surgeon.
• Apply dressings post-operation and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• May be required to perform on-call services as needed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assistance

Education

CSFA

CSA

SAC

MD

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) who will assist the surgeon during operations, maintain sterile technique, and support intraoperative tasks. The role involves retractors, suctioning, sponging, hemostasis, and suturing under supervision.

Required credentials include CSFA/CSA/SAC/MD, with optional on-call duties. Experience as a surgical assistant is preferred, and a High School Diploma or GED is expected.