About this position
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Surgical First Assist
Job ID: 152965
Facility Group: Norton West Louisville Hospital
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.
Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opened in November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is at 850 South 28th Street and offers comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It serves both adults and children. It's designed with the voice of the community in mind and will change health care for generations to come.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must have hospital and/or payer credentialing completed before functioning in this role.
- One of: CSFA or CSA or RNFA
Desired:
- One year as a surgical assistant
- High School Diploma or GED
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Screening requirements:
- Background check
- License & education verification
- Employment reference verification
- Drug Screen
Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403b/401k retirement plan
- View more: Benefits Guide
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees.
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