Surgical First Assist - Main OR, PRN

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a Surgical First Assistant (PRN) to support the main OR. You will function as the first assistant during operative procedures, preparing sterile instruments and assisting the surgical team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3 years of perioperative experience, CST certification, BCLS, and either CSA/CSFA/SA-C or equivalent, with orientation verified by a Piedmont surgeon.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or equivalent certification.
• 3 years perioperative services experience required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a first assistant during operative and invasive procedures in accordance with credentials and competency.
• Assist OR staff in the assigned room/case and maintain the sterile field.

Skills

Perioperative experience

Scrub/assist techniques

Sterile technique awareness

Education

Surgical technologist program

First Assistant program completion or CSFA/CSA/SA-C certification

Job description

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Surgical First Assist - Main OR, PRN

Overview:

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Assists OR staff in the assigned room/case. At time facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited a surgical technologist program. Required and
• completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period. Required

Work Experience

• 3 years perioperative services experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and
• Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Required
• One of the following
• Certified surgical assistant (CSA) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA) Upon Hire Required or
• Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Henry Hospital