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