Norton Healthcare

Not-for-profit hospital system with clinics

Certified Surgical First Assistant - Surgery/Operating Room

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeMadison, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Hospital and/or payer credentialing must be completed before functioning in the role.
One of the following credentials is required: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Surgical Assistant-Certified (SAC), or Medical Doctor (MD).

Responsibilities

Under the surgeon's supervision and as reflected in the delineation of privilege, perform procedures requiring knowledge and application of sterile technique, basic anatomy, and physiology during surgical procedures.
Hold retractors, suction and sponge the operative site, apply dressings, provide hemostasis, and suture.
Provide on-call services as needed.

Desired Qualifications

One year of experience as a surgical assistant.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) under supervision of the surgeon, as reflected in the delineation of privilege (DOP), will perform procedures requiring the knowledge and application of sterile technique, basic anatomy and physiology during surgical procedures. The CSFA will deal specifically with such tasks as holding retractors, suctioning and sponging the operative site, applying dressings, providing hemostasis and suturing. Services provided by a CSFA may be eligible for reimbursement from the insurance payors, and the CSFA may be required to perform on-call services as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

Must have hospital and/or payer credentialing completed before functioning in this role
One of: CSFA or CSA or SAC or MD

Desired:

One year as a surgical assistant
High School Diploma or GED

About the Company

Norton Healthcare

Not-for-profit hospital system with clinics

Norton Healthcare runs a not-for-profit health system serving adults and children in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with five Louisville hospitals, affiliated facilities, and hundreds of clinics. It delivers inpatient and outpatient care across general and specialty services (heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedics, women’s and pediatric care) and uses telehealth and urgent care centers to reach patients at about 350 locations. The network relies on a large medical staff and ongoing clinical research to connect patients with trials and advanced treatments. Its aim is to provide broad, accessible care across the region while prioritizing community health and inclusive care, as reflected in its recognized LGBTQ+ equality and disability inclusion efforts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Louisville, KY
Founded: 2018

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