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Surgical First Assistant/UKHC

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The University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY (In Person)

$87,017 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 17 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Surgical First Assistant/UKHC Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Surgical First Assistant/UKHC Requisition Number RE54774 Working Title Certified First Assistant Department Name H6300:

Perioperative Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 12 Salary Range $30.00-53.67/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP ) certificate or High School Diploma Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 1 yr Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Surgical First Assistant ( CSFA ) certified by the KY Medical Board of Licensure or eligible, or Certified Surgical Assistant ( CSA ) certified by the KY Medical Board of Licensure or eligible Physical Requirements The essential functions for include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, the hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. Shift This position is 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Job Summary The CFA (Certified First Assistant) means providing aid under direct supervision, in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that assist a physician performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patients. Primary responsibilities are assisting in robotic procedures with other assisting and scrubbing duties as assigned. Teamwork with case facilitation are key responsibilities as well.
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/ Abilities Previous experience in an OR setting; surgical technician experience highly preferred for this position. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience CAAHEP accredited program certificate or Associate's Degree - Surgical Assistant program Deadline to Apply 06/17/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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  • Do you have a CAAHEP accredited program certificate or Associate's Degree from a Surgical Assistant program? Yes No
  • Do you have or are you eligible to obtain a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant within the state of Kentucky? Yes No
  • Please indicate the number of years of paid experience you have as an surgical assistant in an operating room.
None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents