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Surgical First Assist Cert Full Time Days

CHI, London, Kentucky, United States, 40741

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Overview

Surgical First Assist Cert Full Time Days — join to apply for the Surgical First Assist Cert Full Time Days role at CHI. Job Summary And Responsibilities

The certified surgical assistant employed by the operating room will be assigned to first assist physicians in surgery, performing specific tasks under the supervision of the physician. Essential Functions

Assists with positioning the patient, application of surgical antiseptic solution and draping the patient in a standardized sterile fashion. Under physician supervision, may open and close surgical sites, harvest grafts, assist with hemostasis, dissect and remove tissue, insert devices, alter tissue and other such procedures as requested. Provide assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue and applying appropriate wound dressing. Under professional supervision, may perform specific significant tasks, which includes applying and removing splints/casts, placing foley catheters, and administering local anesthesia. The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work and are not a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Education

Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program Experience

One year of surgical assisting experience preferred and one year of surgical technician experience required License And Certifications

Certified First Assistant BLS Where You\'ll Work

Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024). CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph London and its awards here: CHI Saint Joseph London. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states. Pay Range

$32.30 - $48.05 /hour Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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