Surgical First Assistant - Precision OR Support (FT)

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Hendersonville, NC, is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves performing intraoperative technical duties under the guidance of a surgeon and delivering essential patient care throughout the surgical process.

The ideal candidate will be a certified First Assistant and possess BLS and preferably ACLS certifications. This role is critical for ensuring a successful surgical outcome by aiding the surgeon and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Certified First Assistant (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• BLS certification required by the first date of clinical care.
• Preferred: 2 years of perioperative clinical experience.
• Preferred: ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers surgical patient care under physician's direction.
• Performs technical duties as directed by the surgeon.
• Stages and uses surgical equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to achieve patient outcomes.

Skills

Current Certified First Assistant (CSFA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Two years of perioperative experience

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

UNC Health in Hendersonville, NC, is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves performing intraoperative technical duties under the guidance of a surgeon and delivering essential patient care throughout the surgical process.

The ideal candidate will be a certified First Assistant and possess BLS and preferably ACLS certifications. This role is critical for ensuring a successful surgical outcome by aiding the surgeon and collaborating with the healthcare team.