Physician Assistant, RN First Assistant or Certified First Assistant

North Carolina Specialty Hospital; Mill Grove (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Telemedicine (MDLIVE)

Paid time off

401k employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant, RN First Assistant or Certified First Assistant to support surgical teams under the Director of Surgical Services. The role involves assisting with procedures, preparing the OR, and maintaining sterile technique while ensuring patient safety.

Ideal candidates are CSFA certified, have surgical experience, and can communicate in English. The hospital offers comprehensive medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, 401k

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.
• Current and active CSFA certification required.
• Must be able to communicate in English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and OR team during procedures under supervision.
• Prepare operating room and sterile field for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Pass instruments and supplies; anticipate surgeon needs and maintain aseptic technique.
• Identify risks to patients and report issues to reduce injury risk.

Skills

Independent worker

Decision making

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Stress management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

CSFA certification

Surgical Technology degree/diploma

Job description

Physician Assistant, RN First Assistant or Certified First Assistant

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North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more.

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

Job Summary-
Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services, this position assists with surgical procedures under the guidance of surgeons, registered nurse(s), or additional O.R. personnel.

Skills & Abilities-

• Able to work independently and met established deadlines
• Able to make sound reasonable decisions
• Highly organized
• Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative
• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situation with tact
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with consumers and staff
• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
• Ability to be flexible and take on new responsibilities

Job Duties-

• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during an operation, assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, among other technical tasks
• Surgical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Positioning the patient for surgery and aiding with draping, clearing the area where the surgeon will operate and holding open incisions by using tissue retractors, sponges, or operating suction or irrigation equipment, selecting and passing instruments and supplies during an operation, stopping bleeding by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeon, applying dressings to surgical wounds, counting sponges, needles, and other materials before and after the operation, closing the incision at the end of the procedure
• Performs scrub activities based on principles of aseptic technique, infection control, universal precautions guidelines, environmental control, and life safety guidelines: anticipates needs of patient and surgeon; demonstrates critical thinking skills and prioritize activities when performing the scrub role; under supervision of the RN, demonstrates ability to prepare medications for procedures to be used by physicians; knows of routine drugs used intra-operatively, dosages, and/or concentration and appropriate route of administration
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of equipment, instrumentation and supplies used for surgical procedures
• Locates and operates equipment. Handles and operates equipment properly. Initiates service request and reports to supervisor action taken when malfunction of equipment occurs
• Performs scrub role, without assistance by locating supplies, equipment, and instruments; prepares operating room utilizing preference cards to set up surgical instruments and equipment; independently prepares the sterile field for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for the intra-operative experience; differentiates and demonstrates knowledge of sterilization methods required for instruments or equipment
• Implements and maintains preference cards in an updated complete form utilizing automated process and clinical information systems appropriately and efficiently
  Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate, minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems, failures and user errors

Training, Education & Experience-

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology
• Current and active Certified Surgical First Assistants (CSFA) required
• Must be able to communicate and understand the English language both verbal and written
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous surgery experience in at least two (2) specialty areas* required

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and require pre‑employment drug screening and background check.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer