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Job Description The Certified Surgical First Assistant-(CV) anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Provides assistance to the surgeon by aiding in exposure, hemostasis, closing the incision, and other technical functions that assist the surgeon to carry out a safe operation. The Certified Surgical First Assistant will assist all surgical specialty teams/ surgeons. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers. Essential Functions Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation. Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems. Ability to work flexible and long hours. Call required on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Knowledge of an ability to apply AORN recommended practices. Benefits - Wide range of benefits options! Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. HSA 401(K) retirement plan contributions Generous Paid Time Off Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Prescription Assistance with OptumRx Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. Vitality Employee Wellness Plan allows you to take up to 30% off of your bi-weekly health insurance premiums. You also accrue points which allows you to buy merchandise or gift cards at no cost to you. Why join our team? Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you! Minimum Education Graduate of an approved program for surgical technicians or graduate of a military training program in surgical technology with a high school diploma or GED. Licenses/Certifications BLS Required Certified as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical First Assisting Program (SFA) Certified as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) Job: * OR Support Staff Organization: ** Title: Certified-Surgical Tech First Assist-PRN Location: NC-Hickory Requisition ID: 7469-9642 LifePoint Health

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