Lifepoint Health·Mcminnville, Oregon
Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, including tissue manipulation, hemostasis, and wound closure. Ensure patient safety and comfort through proper positioning and adherence to healthcare regulatory standards.
Job Title: Certified First Assist
Job Type: PRN Shifts
At Willamette Valley Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
Our team provides a broad range of services, including a Joint Replacement Institute, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Pulmonary and Therapy Services, and Oncology care through the H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with a supportive team, and truly make a difference in patients’ lives.
Certified Surgical Tech-First Assist Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Positions patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
Utilizes appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule: PRN Shifts
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Hunter Delacruz by emailing hunter.delacruz@lifepoint.net
Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed, acute-care, full-service facility committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We are proudly accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as a Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services—a testament to our dedication to clinical excellence.
“Willamette Valley Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. An Associate's Degree is preferred.
Market context
Certified First Assistant roles in Oregon are typically tied to surgical teams that need credentialed support in the operating room. Competition often centers on active CSFA and BLS certification, with an associate’s degree preferred in some postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the facility’s preferred surgical specialties before applying.
