CFA-Certified First Assistant

Job Description

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
$15k sign on bonus

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time, Mon thru Fri

Shift: 645 to 1717, 4/10 hr shifts w/designated night call 1 wk per month

Location: AdventHealth Hendersonville 100 Hospital Drive Hendersonville NC 28792

The role you’ll contribute: Possesses the knowledge and technical skills to (1) serve as first assistant during surgery, (2) provide education and competency assessment and validation for surgical technicians when needed.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Possess knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and operative techniques related to the surgical specialty.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to use various surgical instruments and retractors.
Demonstrates knowledge of care of tissue and specimens. Identifies specimens to circulating nurse and scrubs.
Provides assistance to the surgeon during procedures, using protractors to provide exposure, providing hemostasis suturing, would dressing.
Prioritize cases and assign first assist(s) based on patient acuity and physician need

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology required

National Certified Surgical First Assist certification required
Current American Heart BCLS certification required
CST and FT experience preferred
may be asked to fill in as a CST

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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Description All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One Paid Days Off from Day One Career Development $15k sign

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
$15k sign on bonus

Our promise to you:

Schedule: Full Time, Mon thru Fri

Shift: 645 to 1717, 4/10 hr shifts w/designated night call 1 wk per month

Location: AdventHealth Hendersonville 100 Hospital Drive Hendersonville NC 28792

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Possess knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and operative techniques related to the surgical specialty.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to use various surgical instruments and retractors.
Demonstrates knowledge of care of tissue and specimens. Identifies specimens to circulating nurse and scrubs.
Provides assistance to the surgeon during procedures, using protractors to provide exposure, providing hemostasis suturing, would dressing.
Prioritize cases and assign first assist(s) based on patient acuity and physician need

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology required

National Certified Surgical First Assist certification required
Current American Heart BCLS certification required
CST and FT experience preferred
may be asked to fill in as a CST

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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AdventHealth Hendersonville

About the area
At AdventHealth Hendersonville, we have always felt blessed to have the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop to such a special community and region. Western North Carolina is home to some of the most amazing natural scenery, cultural offerings and outdoor activities in the nation. From a carefree drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, to a hike up Looking Glass Rock; to a stroll through Downtown Hendersonville and an evening with the Asheville Symphony, the Western North Carolina region offers residents and visitors the opportunity to experience what has been consistently ranked one of the best areas to live and work.

Our Culture

What is the culture like at AdventHealth
We have a friendly, Christian culture that inspires us to care for patients with uncommon compassion and uncompromising excellence. Because we believe that each person is created in the image of God with an inseparable connection between mind, body and spirit, our focus goes beyond treating illness toward helping people achieve optimal well-being so they can enjoy happy, healthy lives. This same philosophy of care is extended to our team members through personal interactions (team lunches, huddles, and prayer) and professional resources (ongoing education, comprehensive benefits, and employee wellness program) to help you be your best and provide the best possible care.