First Assistant, Certified

Lifepoint Health®; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off and family leave

Tuition assistance and 401(k) plan

Mental and physical wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Henderson, North Carolina, is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) – First Assistant to support surgical teams. The role involves positioning patients, ensuring visibility during procedures, assisting with closure, and maintaining patient safety. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, CSFA certification, and Basic Life Support certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Associate's Degree is preferred.
• CSFA certification is required.
• BLS certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for optimal surgical exposure.
• Provide visualization during procedures.
• Assist with body plane closure and dressing.

Skills

Patient positioning

Heavenly exposure for surgical procedure

Visualization of the operative site

Basic Life Support certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Job Location Type: In-person.

How You'll Contribute

As a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) – First Assistant who excels in this role:

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part time employees to further education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent – Required.
• Associate's Degree – Preferred.
• Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification – Required.
• Basic Life Support certification – Required upon hire.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Haughton at [e-mail].

EEOC Statement

Maria Parham Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.