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Catholic Health Initiatives Certified Surgical First Assist Full Time Days in Lexington, Kentucky
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) .
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance*
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
Sign-on Bonuses up to $20,000*
Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
*for eligible hires and positions
Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-hospital) .
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
The certified surgical assistant employed by the operating room will be assigned to first assist physicians in surgery performing specific tasks under the supervision of the physician.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the job description for Surgical Technician job description, this position will include the following:
Assists with positioning the patient, provide application of surgical antiseptic solution and draping the patient in a standardized sterile fashion.
Under physician supervision, may be expected to open and close surgical sites, harvest grafts, assist with hemostasis, dissect and remove tissue, insert devices, alter tissue and other such procedures as requested.
Provide assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue and applying appropriate wound dressing.
Under professional supervision, may be expected to perform specific significant tasks, which includes applying and removing splints/casts, placing foley catheters, and administering local anesthesia.
Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program
Preferred Education and Experience
One year Surgical Assisting experience preferred.
Required Licensure and Certifications
BLS-CPR;
CFA-NASC; or CFA; or CST/CSFA
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
One year of surgical technician experience required.
Pay Range
$30.47 - $44.19 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.