Surgery - Surgical First Assistant - Full Time - 1st Shift

About the role

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Surgical First Assistant for their location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with perioperative team members in the preoperative location.
• Responsible for applying principles of asepsis and infection control management.
• Displays consistent awareness of safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
• Handles and dissects tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points, ligation of vessels, and performs other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Responsible for suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.

Requirements

• Current Surgical Tech Certification
• Completion of First Assist Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire and maintained.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire and maintained.

Qualifications

• Completion of First Assist Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire and maintained.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire and maintained.

Benefits

• Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Medical Insurance: Choose from two High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options or a PPO plan, along with Dental and Vision coverage
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Industry-leading retirement plan – employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7
• Employees receive a 10% discount on food and beverages at the Wilson Cafe, Coffee Bar, and Micro Mart.

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• 40 hours a week (80 hours per pay period)
• Shift: 1st shift

Contact

Position Reports to: Director of Surgical Services Department

Description

Wilson Health's Surgical Services Department performs more than 4,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries and other procedures annually in the fields of gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, podiatry, plastic surgery and endoscopy, as well as radiology interventional procedures. The department is staffed by board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, highly skilled registered nurses, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, medical assistants and X-ray technologists.

Job Summary

The First Assistant provides assistance to a physician or active staff or courtesy staff with surgical privileges. The First Assist practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative experience, and collaborates with the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient.

Mission & Vision & Values

Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.

EEO (Equal Opportunity Employer)

Wilson Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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