Surgical First Assistant: Precision OR Support

Kaiser Permanente

Potomac Mills (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Virginia is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support the surgeon as the 1st assistant during procedures. The role involves patient positioning, visualization, hemostasis, and assisting across specialties in ambulatory settings.

Expected to have at least one year of surgical technologist experience, BLS, and certification eligibility (CSTFA/SA-C). First Assistant Program graduate is preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum one year of continuous surgical technologist experience and eligible for CSTFA or SA-C certification.
Basic Life Support required at hire.
Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.

Responsibilities

Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction.
Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
Provides visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, and digital manipulation.
Assists with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions for safe operations.
Performs duties as a surgical technician across surgical specialties.
Assists with wound closure of body planes using sutures and staples.
Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
Assists with patient transport to and from the OR.
Monitors quality of care according to professional standards.
Performs other related duties as indicated.

Skills

Surgical procedure support

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Job description

Expected to have at least one year of surgical technologist experience, BLS, and certification eligibility (CSTFA/SA-C). First Assistant Program graduate is preferred.

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