• Certified Surgical First Assistant

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Fort Oglethorpe, GA)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    The Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician throughout the intra-operative phase, as well as contributing to the delivery of quality patient care by working with other surgical team members during the preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.

    Essential Function

    Provides skilled assistance to the surgeon.

     

    Assists with individual operating room set up

     

    Assists with positioning, prepping and draping the patient.

     

    Communicates with the surgeon and health care team regarding patient’s condition

     

    The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    College degree in health related field

     

    Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists (CST/CSFA)

     

    Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

    Pay Range

    $33.84 - $50.34 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.