Surgical Assistant Certified

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a Licensed Surgical First Assistant for the Surgical Asst. Pool in the St. Matthews area.

This full-time, first-shift position supports general surgery, assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room and in the medical office setting, and may require on-call coverage. Qualified candidates will hold a Licensed Surgical First Assistant credential, nursing or surgical assistant certifications, and have 3–5 years of experience in general surgery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Surgical First Assistant in good standing is required.
• Certification by NSAA or LCC Certification required for eligibility.
• 3–5 years' experience as Surgical First Assistant in general surgery strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in intra-operative care as first and second assistant.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist in closure of incisions as delegated by the surgeon.
• Be on-call for after-hours and weekend surgical cases.
• In the medical office, assist the surgeon, room patients, document history and physical exams, perform post-op wound checks and suture removal; handle other duties as requested.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Intra-operative care

Education

Licensed Surgical First Assistant

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Certified Surgical Assistant

Surgical Asst. Pool

St. Matthews area

Full Time/First Shift

The Surgical First Assist in general surgery assists the supervising surgeon(s) in the management of patients under the direct supervision of the surgeon(s). The Surgical First Assist works closely and assists the surgeon in providing quality, efficient and continuous and cost-effective care in the operating room as well as in the medical office setting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

Assist surgeon(s) in Intra-operative care -

• First and second assist to the surgeon(s) in the operating room adhering to allsurgical standards including aseptic techniques and protocols.
• Assist in preparation of patient for procedure.
• Closure of incisions as delegated by the attending surgeon.
• On-call availability for after-hours/weekend surgical cases

Assist surgeon in the medical office -

• Provides assistance to the surgeon in the office setting including rooming patients, interviewing and documenting history and physical exam, post-op wound checks and suture removal.
• Other office duties as requested or assigned by the surgeon(s) and/or practice manager.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Licensed Surgical First Assist in good standing.
• To be eligible for a certificate a person shall hold and maintain certification by one (1) of the following: The National Surgical Assistant Association; or The Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologists
• 3-5 years' experience as Surgical First Assist in general surgery cases strongly preferred.

Certified Surgical Assistant, Surgery, RN-FA, Clinic, Medical Office

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.