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Kootenai Hospital

Surgical First Assist

Kootenai Hospital, Coeur D Alene, Idaho, United States, 83814

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Department Perioperative Services - Operating Room Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Variable

Position Summary Prepares surgical suite with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment according to procedure and surgeon preference.

Responsibilities

Provides aid in draping, surgical exposure, hemostasis, closure of wounds and any other intraoperative technical functions that aid the surgeon to perform a safe surgery

Performs pre-op and post-op duties to better facilitate proper patient care

Performs unit specific competencies per KH and OR standards

Performs other related duties as assigned

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program and Surgical Technician Certification (CST) required

Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program and Certified First Assistant (CSFA)

5 years' experience as a scrub technician preferred

Must be certified to perform CPR

BLS required

Competent in vein harvesting (CVOR Surgical First Assist only)

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs

Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

Typical equipment used in a clinical job

Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend

Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

Must be able to assist in patient transfer

About Kootenai Health Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it

Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more

Robust and interactive employee referral program

And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We can’t wait to meet you if you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email

careers@kh.org

with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

Tuition assistance and career development programs

Robust Retirement Plan

Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

Employee referral bonus program

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