Surgical First Assistant

Indian Lake Surgery Center is a primarily orthopedic ASC located north Nashville in the growing town of Hendersonville, We are looking for a Surgical First Assistant with the ability to assist and/or scrub total joint replacements.

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in providing care of the surgical patient in the O.R. suite

Duties Of The Job:

• To utilize specialized knowledge of surgical techniques while giving direct and indirect patient care.
• Demonstrates and adheres to principles of aseptic techniques.
• Knowledgeable of all basic set-ups for surgical procedures.
• Assists in ensuring patient safety.
• To perform the tasks of the “scrub” role.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves members of surgical team following aseptic techniques.
• Assists in set up of operating room with all necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assists with the preparation, transportation, and monitoring of patients.
• Maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Performs room clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties.
• Provides assistance in emergency situations as directed.
• Assists with patient positioning.
• Assists with shaving and marking.
• Applies and removes casts/splints/braces
• Applies and removes dressings/packings
• Cut suture.
• Drape patient.
• Suction and/or sponge field.
• Apply electro-cautery to instrument held by surgeon.
• Remove suture under direction.
• Cauterizing wounds and vessels
• Packing sponges in body
• Positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon
• Placing clamps and sutures
• Closing skin with adhesives, sutures or staples etc.
• Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue
• Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage and irrigation
• Hemostasis: The stopping of excess bleeding and blood flow
• Immobilizing patients on the operating table
• To function efficiently as a member of the surgical team.
• Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, initiative, work relations, training needs).
• Reviews physicians’ preference cards and updates as needed.
• Assists with stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $44