Kentucky Staffing
Certified Surgical Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Group Certified Surgical Assistant Surgical Assistant Team New Albany, Indiana Area Full Time/First Shift The Surgical First Assist in general surgery assists the supervising surgeon(s) in the management of patients under the direct supervision of the surgeon(s). The Surgical First Assist works closely and assists the surgeon in providing quality, efficient and continuous and cost-effective care in the operating room as well as in the medical office setting. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. Assist surgeon(s) in Intra-operative care -- First and second assist to the surgeon(s) in the operating room adhering to all surgical standards including aseptic techniques and protocols. Assist in preparation of patient for procedure. Closure of incisions as delegated by the attending surgeon. On-call availability for after-hours/weekend surgical cases Assist surgeon in the medical office -- Provides assistance to the surgeon in the office setting including rooming patients, interviewing and documenting history and physical exam, post-op wound checks and suture removal. Other office duties as requested or assigned by the surgeon(s) and/or practice manager. Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required: Licensed Surgical First Assist in good standing. To be eligible for a certificate a person shall hold and maintain certification by one (1) of the following: The National Surgical Assistant Association; or The Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologists. 3-5 years' experience as Surgical First Assist in general surgery cases strongly preferred. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.
Baptist Health Medical Group Certified Surgical Assistant Surgical Assistant Team New Albany, Indiana Area Full Time/First Shift The Surgical First Assist in general surgery assists the supervising surgeon(s) in the management of patients under the direct supervision of the surgeon(s). The Surgical First Assist works closely and assists the surgeon in providing quality, efficient and continuous and cost-effective care in the operating room as well as in the medical office setting. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. Assist surgeon(s) in Intra-operative care -- First and second assist to the surgeon(s) in the operating room adhering to all surgical standards including aseptic techniques and protocols. Assist in preparation of patient for procedure. Closure of incisions as delegated by the attending surgeon. On-call availability for after-hours/weekend surgical cases Assist surgeon in the medical office -- Provides assistance to the surgeon in the office setting including rooming patients, interviewing and documenting history and physical exam, post-op wound checks and suture removal. Other office duties as requested or assigned by the surgeon(s) and/or practice manager. Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required: Licensed Surgical First Assist in good standing. To be eligible for a certificate a person shall hold and maintain certification by one (1) of the following: The National Surgical Assistant Association; or The Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologists. 3-5 years' experience as Surgical First Assist in general surgery cases strongly preferred. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.