Certified First Assistant - Operating Room

Description

Join Us in Ketchikan, Alaska – Where Work Meets Adventure!

Looking for a career that comes with an incredible lifestyle? Would you like to be part of a mission driven healthcare system dedicated to exceptional medicine and compassionate care? If your answer is yes, consider joining the OR team in a Certified First Assistant role at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Position details:

• Role: Full-time Certified First Assist
• Schedule: Work 8-hour Day shifts, 40 hours per week
• Hospital: Ketchikan Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital with level IV trauma center
• Unit: 4 OR Suites: ortho, general, gyn, pediatric dental, ENT, trauma and urology surgeries

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Why you'll love Ketchikan: Ketchikan offers more than just a job—it’s a chance to live in one of Alaska’s most scenic and culturally rich communities. Known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “Gateway to Alaska,” Ketchikan is surrounded by lush rainforests, majestic mountains, and the sparkling waters of the Inside Passage.

• Natural Beauty Everywhere: Imagine waking up to views of the Inside Passage, with opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife spotting right outside your door.
• Rich Culture & History: Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles and a thriving arts scene, blending Native heritage with modern creativity.
• Small-Town Charm with Modern Amenities: On an island with a population of 14,000, Ketchikan offers a peaceful, friendly community, where you’ll great dining, local shops, and essential services.
• Adventure at Your Fingertips: Whether you love boating, exploring trails, or simply enjoying the northern lights, Ketchikan offers experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
• Gateway to Alaska: With regular ferry and flights, you’re never too far from the rest of the world—but far enough to enjoy a truly unique lifestyle.

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What we offer:

• An hourly wage range of $43.49 – $65.25.
• Generous Relocation Assistance
• Hiring Bonus
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time off with no waiting period
• A supportive and collaborative team
• A mission driven healthcare system

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What you'll do:

Responsible for practicing in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience. Collaborates during surgery with the surgeon and the healthcare team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient.

• Accumulates the appropriate surgical armamentarium.
• Positions the patient on the operating room table.
• Preps patient for surgical procedures (shave, catheterize, drape, etc.).
• Provides exposure for the surgical procedure.
• Provides hemostasis by suction, cauterization, clamping, suturing or ligation.
• Administers local anesthesia as directed by the surgeon.
• Places dressing.
• Maintains accurate, legible and confidential records. Completes documentation pertinent to patient medical record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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What you bring:

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Completion of an Accredited Certified First Assist Program and completion of a mentored internship with a minimum of 120 hours of clinical experience demonstrating the ability to function as a CFA
• A Certified First Assistant (CFA), or In lieu of CFA may consider a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) and/or Surgical Assistant Certified (SA-C)
• A Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare provider

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year Demonstrated training and minimum of one year of experience and current competence in performing CFA tasks preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Skills

• Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated. (Required)
• Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others. (Required)
• Ability to execute detailed procedures with accuracy and precision. (Required)
• Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications. (Required)
• Understanding of operating room protocols. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent Manual Dexterity and Tactile Sensitivity.
• Frequent push/ pull/ carry/ stoop/ bend/ reach.
• Occasional Kneeling.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

For questions or additional information, please contact Lisa Wishard at Lwishard@peacehealth.org

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.