A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
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36 Why You'll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do. Benefits That Support You We invest in you — personally and professionally.
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Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days. Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules Retirement savings with employer match Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
The best career is right here. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant for the Surgery unit located at the Edgewood, Kentucky location. •Weekend Option•
The best career is right here. Under the supervision of the surgeon, assists the surgeon during surgical procedures with tissue dissection and retraction, maintenance of hemostasis, tissue handling, and all layers of wound closure during surgical procedures. Prepares for surgical procedures by anticipating and obtaining necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment. Applies technical skills and scientific principles as a Surgical Assistant/Certified Surgical Assistant. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Qualifications Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Surgical Assistant program. Current Certification as Surgical Assistant by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or National Surgical Asst Association (NSSA). If working in Kentucky, the Kentucky Certified Surgical Assistant (KCSA) is required. Newly hired associates with 10 or more years of experience as a Certified Surgical Assistant will receive two years from date of hire to attain their CAAHEP bridge and KCSA but must be certified as Surgical Assistant from NBSTSA or NSSA at time of hire.
Specialized Knowledge:
Expert knowledge regarding anatomy and physiology, surgical techniques, and tissue dissection and retraction. Expert knowledge of tissue handling, suture, suturing techniques and all layers of wound closure.
Kind and Length of Experience:
1-year clinical experience as a surgical assistant.
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Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
