First Assistant, Certified

Job Title:Certified First Assistant
Job Type: Full time Days

Your experience matters

Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas formerlySumner Regional Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified First Assistant joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

Essential Functions

• Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures within scope of practice
• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure using stabilizing equipment when necessary while maximizing patient comfort and safety
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods including manipulation of tissue and materials retraction sponging suctioning and irrigation
• Utilizes appropriatetechnique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis
• Assists with body plane closure application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems
• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes solutions instruments equipment and supplies
• Determines specific equipment needed for the procedure and ensures safe operation prior to the surgical procedure
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery and continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months Surgical Tech/First Assistant experience preferred
• Graduate of a Surgical Tech or Surgical First Assistant Program required
• Surgical First Assistant or Surgical Assistant Certification required
• BLS required through AHA required to be current upon hire

More aboutHighpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas formerlySumner Regional Medical Center is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital Highpoint Health Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health Sumner is fully accredited byThe Joint Commissionand is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomasis an Equal Opportunity Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.