Surgical First Assistant

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Surgical First Assistant

McLean, Virginia

On-Call, Salary Range: $42.69 – $52.14/Hour

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon’s instruction.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Internal candidates: Minimum five (5) years of documented experience as a certified surgical technician required.
  External candidates: Minimum three (3) years of continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant.
  Education
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Surgical First Assistant Certificate OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR Surgical Assistant Certificate OR Certified Surgical Assistant Certificate
  Basic Life Support

For immediate consideration, please visit http://kp.org/careers for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 1265063.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

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