Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant - Cardiothoracic

BHS (Baptist Health System)

Paducah, KY, United States
Assist surgeon in performing surgical procedures
Functions as surgeon’s chief assistant
Assist rn with circulating duties
Assist surgeon in performing surgical procedures and functions as the surgeon’s chief assistant in the operating room

Job Summary

  • Assist surgeon in performing surgical procedures and functions as the surgeon’s chief assistant in the operating room.
  • The role involves assisting the RN with circulating duties, patient positioning, and assisting the primary scrub with sterile supplies, as well as passing instruments.
  • Benefits include a tuition assistance reimbursement program, paid time off upon hire, company-paid maternity and paternity leave, and retirement plans with company match.

Matching Summary

Assist surgeon in performing surgical procedures and functions as the surgeon’s chief assistant in the operating room.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist surgeon in performing surgical procedures
  • Functions as surgeon’s chief assistant
  • Assist RN with circulating duties
  • Pass instruments
  • Ensure surgical suite is disinfected

Nice-to-have

  • Growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence
  • Teamwork and innovation

Key Requirements

  • Completion of Surgical First Assistant Program
  • Successful completion of certification
  • Life Support Training or Certification
  • Graduate from Surgical Technologist program
  • National Surgical Assistant Association Certification
  • National surgical technologist certification
  • 6-12 months’ experience

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