First Assistant, Certified

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) retirement package and company

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech (First Assistant) to support operative teams at Maria Parham Medical Center in North Carolina.

The role emphasizes patient positioning, exposure optimization, and meticulous sterile technique to ensure patient safety and high-quality surgical outcomes. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, tuition assistance, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Positions patient to maximize exposure for surgical procedure using stabilizing equipment when necessary.
• Provides visualization of the operative site including manipulation of tissue, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Assists with achieving temporary and permanent hemostasis and supports body plane closure, wound dressings, and drainage systems.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient positioning

Hemostasis management

CSFA certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree preferred

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Job Location Type: In-person

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®.

How you'll contribute

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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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.

What we’re looking for- a dedicated individual with an understanding of patient care and a passion for the surgical environment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a high-stakes, fast-paced setting, ensuring patient safety through meticulous attention to sterile technique and by assisting the surgical team with the highest level of professionalism and skill.

• 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 is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.

EEOC Statement

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