Certified Surgical First Assist, Women's Hospitalist, Days Norton Healthcare - 3.8 Louisville, KY Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications Hemorrhage control assistance Surgery assistance Doctor of Medicine Anatomy knowledge Mid-level High school diploma or GED Surgery Certified Surgical Assistant Surgical suction device handling Certified Surgical Technologist Aseptic technique Suction machines Surgical retractor handling Wound dressing

Certified Surgical First Assistant Full Job Description 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