Surgical First Assistant — Perioperative Specialist

Piedmont; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a qualified First Assistant to support operative procedures in a fast-paced perioperative setting. The role requires a Surgical Technologist degree, completion or verification of the First Assistant program, and CST/BCLS certifications along with a CSA/CSFA or equivalent credential.

Three years of perioperative experience is expected. The position emphasizes maintaining sterile technique, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring instruments and supplies are

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program. Required.
• Completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period. Required.
• 3 years perioperative services experience Required.
• Licenses and Certifications: CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required; BCLS - Basic Life Support Required; Certified surgical assistant (CSA), CSFA, SA-C or equivalent Required; One of CSA/CSFA/SA-C Upon Hire 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.
• 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.

Education

Graduate of accredited surgical technologist program

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

Job description

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a qualified First Assistant to support operative procedures in a fast-paced perioperative setting. The role requires a Surgical Technologist degree, completion or verification of the First Assistant program, and CST/BCLS certifications along with a CSA/CSFA or equivalent credential.

Three years of perioperative experience is expected. The position emphasizes maintaining sterile technique, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring instruments and supplies are