Elite Surgical First Assistant - Precision OR Support

adventhealth; Manchester (KY); On-site; USD 37,484 - 69,706; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Manchester, KY seeks a skilled Surgical First Assistant to prepare operating suites, assist surgeons, and manage instruments and patient safety during procedures. This role emphasizes teamwork and precise handling of supplies to support high-quality patient care.

The position requires familiarity with physician preference cards, aseptic protocols, and effective communication with the surgical team. Training and ongoing clinical development are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
• Experience in surgical assisting or operating room support preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and patient safety.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and coordinate with team.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed.
• Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
• Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
• Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
• Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.
• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures, anticipating needs of the surgeon.
• Assists with positioning patients, using stabilizing equipment, and prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique and monitors team members to ensure no breaks in technique, including performing surgical hand scrubs and donning gowns and gloves.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator as needed.
• Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during surgical procedures, following safe medication handling and labeling policies.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, ensuring point-of-use cleaning throughout the procedure and preparing instrumentation for transport to the decontamination area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Communication

Team coordination

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

AdventHealth in Manchester, KY seeks a skilled Surgical First Assistant to prepare operating suites, assist surgeons, and manage instruments and patient safety during procedures. This role emphasizes teamwork and precise handling of supplies to support high-quality patient care.

The position requires familiarity with physician preference cards, aseptic protocols, and effective communication with the surgical team. Training and ongoing clinical development are provided.