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Certified Surgical First AssistantCalhoun, GA

AdventHealth, Calhoun, Georgia, United States, 30701

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Certified Surgical First Assistant

As a team member at AdventHealth Gordon, you'll help us extend the healing ministry of Christ through whole-person care that tends to the needs of each patient's body, mind and spirit. Believing that we feel best when we feel whole, we've developed a comprehensive program that touches all aspects of health. Our team members combine their unique experiences with uncommon compassion to provide care for issues related to specialties like cancer care, endocrinology, general surgery, orthopedics, pain medicine, sports medicine, urology and women's services. Join us and make a difference today. When you're ready to take the next step in your career to provide lifesaving care, learn more about the open positions at our hospital in Calhoun County. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Benefits from Day One Paid Days Off from Day One Student Loan Repayment Program Career Development Whole Person Wellbeing Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Schedule: Full Time Shift: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm Location: 1035 Red Bud Road NE, Calhoun, GA The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping Named #4 on NICHE magazines Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family Affordable land and homes Outstanding quality of life Strong cultural community Access to excellent public and private K-12 education Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga The role you'll contribute: The Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The Surgical First Assistant also performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. These functions are performed during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Collaborates as part of the OR team to ensure efficient and timely room set up and turnover. Functions in the role of Surgical Scrub as needed for the department. Must maintain AdventHealth medical staff Allied Health privileges in good standing. The value you'll bring to the team: Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites. May update cards appropriately, when instructed. Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies, based on physicians preference. Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis by applying appropriate techniques. Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems. Provides visualization for operative sites by applying appropriate methods, which includes tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation. Qualifications: High School Grad or Equivalent Required Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Required Or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Required This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.