Lifepoint Health® · 3 months ago
Certified First Assistant
Hickory, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, and they are seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support surgical teams in various specialties. The role involves anticipating the needs of the surgical team and providing assistance during surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and effective outcomes.
Health CareHospitalMedicalRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety
Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation
Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis
Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems
Ability to work flexible and long hours. Call required on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Knowledge of an ability to apply AORN recommended practices
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an approved program for surgical technicians or graduate of a military training program in surgical technology with a high school diploma or GED
BLS Required
Certified as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical First Assisting Program (SFA)
Certified as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA)
Ability to work flexible and long hours
Call required on weekdays, weekends and holidays
Knowledge of an ability to apply AORN recommended practices
Benefits
Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
HSA
401(K) retirement plan contributions
Generous Paid Time Off
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.
Vitality Employee Wellness Plan allows you to take up to 30% off of your bi-weekly health insurance premiums. You also accrue points which allows you to buy merchandise or gift cards at no cost to you.
Company
Lifepoint Health®
Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.9B2024-05-09Debt Financing· $800M
2023-09-29Debt Financing· $1.1B
2018-07-23Acquired
Leadership Team
Jason Zachariah
Chief Operating Officer/EVP
Jennifer Peters
Executive Vice President Chief Administrative and Legal Officer
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