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Surgical First Assist Certified Full Time Day

CHI Saint Joseph London London, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $30.47 - $44.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-365038 Employment Type Full Time Department Surgical Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days Monday - Friday with call and weekend call Remote No Category Technician
Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926.  Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us!  CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others.  We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as: 

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Mental Health resources for you and your family
  • Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
  • Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability 
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
  • Employer Discounts
  • Relocation Assistance*
  • Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
  • Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*
  • Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires


Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph London and it's awards and recognitions here:CHI Saint Joseph London


Responsibilities

Position is eligible for up to a $10k sign on bonus!

Job Summary / Job Purpose
The certified surgical assistant employed by the operating room will be assigned to first assist physicians in surgery performing specific tasks under the supervision of the physician.

Essential Functions
In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the job description for Surgical Technician job description, this position will include the following:
Assists with positioning the patient, provide application of surgical antiseptic solution and draping the patient in a standardized sterile fashion.
Under physician supervision, may be expected to open and close surgical sites, harvest grafts, assist with hemostasis, dissect and remove tissue, insert devices, alter tissue and other such procedures as requested.
Provide assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue and applying appropriate wound dressing.
Under professional supervision, may be expected to perform specific significant tasks, which includes applying and removing splints/casts, placing foley catheters, and administering local anesthesia.
Other tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels:

  • Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program

Required Licensure and Certifications:

  • Certified Surgical Technologist, Certification in Surgical Assisting, State Licensure, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

  • One year of surgical technician experience required.

PREFERRED Qualifications:

  • One year Surgical Assisting experience preferred.
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