Surgical First Assistant — Perioperative Impact & Growth

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Family building benefits (Progyny)

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, is hiring a First Assistant to support the surgeon during procedures, including wound exposure, hemostasis, and suturing. The role involves scrubbing and caring for the patient before, during, and after surgery as part of a cohesive perioperative team.

Required education includes a surgical technology program or AS in Surgical Technology, or CSA-approved Surgical Assistant program, with at least one year as a CFA/CSA.

Qualifications

• Directly assists surgeon during procedures, including wound exposure and suturing.
• Cares for patient before, during and after surgery as part of perioperative team.
• Maintains sterility and assists with hemostasis and other technical functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in wound exposure, hemostasis, suturing during procedures.
• Scrub and care for patient before, during and after surgery as part of perioperative team.
• Support perioperative team to ensure safe and efficient surgical care delivery.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of surgical technology program

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology

CSA-approved Surgical Assistant program

Job description

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, is hiring a First Assistant to support the surgeon during procedures, including wound exposure, hemostasis, and suturing. The role involves scrubbing and caring for the patient before, during, and after surgery as part of a cohesive perioperative team.

Required education includes a surgical technology program or AS in Surgical Technology, or CSA-approved Surgical Assistant program, with at least one year as a CFA/CSA.