Certified First Assistant

Job Title: Certified First Assist

Job Type: PRN Shifts

Non Union

Your experience matters:

At Willamette Valley Medical Center we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

More about our team:

Our team provides a broad range of services including a Joint Replacement Institute inpatient and outpatient surgical services a Family Birthing Center Endoscopy Cardiac Catheterization Lab Pulmonary and Therapy Services and Oncology care through the H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center. Here youll have the opportunity to grow your skills collaborate with a supportive team and truly make a difference in patients lives.

How youll contribute:

A Certified First Assist who excels in this role:
Certified Surgical Tech-First Assist Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.

• Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Positions patients 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 appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers clients patients contractors and vendors.
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g. HIPAA).
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What were looking for:

• Associates Degree Preferred;
• Required License: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Schedule:PRN Shifts

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:

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter:

Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Hunter Delacruz by emailing

About Us

Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care full-service facility committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care. We are proudly accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as a Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Servicesa testament to our dedication to clinical excellence.

EEOC Statement

Willamette Valley Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Valley Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.