Surgical First Assistant — Perioperative Expert

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a skilled surgical professional to serve as a First Assistant in the operating room. The role involves assisting the surgical team, preparing sterile instruments, and ensuring a sterile field throughout invasive procedures.

A strong perioperative background and certification requirements are essential. The candidate will work under established credentials and collaborate closely with OR staff to support complex cases and maintain patient safety across

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period.
• 3 years perioperative services experience.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist; BCLS - Basic Life Support; CSA/CSFA or equivalent certification required.

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.
• Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by Piedmont surgeon

Job description

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a skilled surgical professional to serve as a First Assistant in the operating room. The role involves assisting the surgical team, preparing sterile instruments, and ensuring a sterile field throughout invasive procedures.

A strong perioperative background and certification requirements are essential. The candidate will work under established credentials and collaborate closely with OR staff to support complex cases and maintain patient safety across