Certified Surgical First Assistant

About the role

Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical Center is hiring a Surgical First Assist. The position is full-time with a flexible schedule of 4 10-hour shifts or 3 12-hour shifts, including 1 24-hour weekend call shift. The hospital offers a range of services including robotic surgery for general, urological, and gynecological needs, among others.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient positioning and surgical site preparation
• Controlling bleeding through suctioning, clamping, and cauterization
• Handling and manipulating tissues during surgery
• Holding retractors and maintaining clear visualization of the surgical field
• Suturing and closing incisions
• Applying dressings and supporting postoperative care in the OR
• Maintaining sterile technique and supporting infection prevention protocols

Requirements

• Graduate, Formal CSFA program recognized by AST, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• 2 year previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist and First Assistant, required.

Additional Skills

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Participate in preoperative assessment and planning for surgical patients.
• Implement the plan of care by protecting the patient from injury.
• Protect the patient from surgical site infection.
• Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Why Choose Novant Health?

Novant Health values compassion, belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork. They provide a supportive environment where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to be their full selves.