Surgical First Assistant, On-call, Woodbridge

Kaiser Permanente; Potomac Mills (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Potomac Mills, VA seeks a qualified professional to serve as the 1st assistant during surgical procedures under the surgeon's supervision. The role includes positioning the patient according to the surgeon's directions and supporting the operation as the primary assistant.

Requirements include 5+ years as a certified surgical technician for internal candidates or 3+ years as a certified surgical assistant for external candidates, plus applicable certificates and Basic Life

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of documented experience as a certified surgical technician for internal candidates.
• Minimum three years of continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant for external candidates.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Surgical First Assistant Certificate OR Surgical Technologist Certificate OR Surgical Assistant Certificate OR Certified Surgical Assistant Certificate required.
• Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction.
• Performs the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures under direct supervision.

Skills

Surgical team support

Patient positioning

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical First Assistant Certificate

Surgical Technologist Certificate

Surgical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Internal candidates: Minimum five (5) years of documented experience as a certified surgical technician required.
• External candidates: Minimum three (3) years of continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Surgical First Assistant Certificate OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR Surgical Assistant Certificate OR Certified Surgical Assistant Certificate

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A