Certified First AssistHendersonville, NC

Certified First Assist

When our patients visit the hospital, we know they need more than expert care. They need someone who can provide reassurance at every step of their visit. And that's the type of care we're honored to provide at AdventHealth Hendersonville. At AdventHealth Hendersonville, we make a difference. We help patients feel better. We bring grace to families. And we support our fellow team members. We do this by caring for the body, mind and spirit of each life we touch. Through the guiding principles of Christ, each team member brings their own experiences and unique skills to provide exceptional care right here in the hills of North Carolina. When you're ready to take the next step in your career to provide lifesaving care, learn more about the open positions at our hospital in Henderson County.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: 4 10 hour shifts with scheduled call

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

• Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology required
• National Certified Surgical First Assist certification required
• Current American Heart BCLS certification required

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

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Hendersonville

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25018555

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.