Surgical First Assist - ECU Health

ECU Health

About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

Position Summary

The Surgical First Assistant will support the intraoperative surgical first assisting with all and any assigned surgical speciality teams.The role will help expedite surgical productivity, provide as second assist as needed and first assist for surgeon when residents are not available.

Minimum Requirements

• High School + 2 plus years of formal training/education is required.
• Certification in Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assistant is required.
• Graduates from a CAAHEP accredited programs go on to earn their CSA/CFA
• The following certifications may be accepted:
  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)/CSFA
  • American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)/SA-C, 
  • National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) or CCI Institute/ CRNFA
  • The National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) and/or any Nationally Certified Surgical Assistance Certifications
• 2+ years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant in a hospital Operating Room setting is preferred.

Other Information

• Day Shift; Monday-Friday 
  • Will work as needed between 6:45AM-3:15PM
• On Call; will help cover call shifts as needed 
• No Weekends 
• Career Growth Opportunities Available 
• Great Benefits 

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Braeton Grady, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: Braeton.Grady@ecuhealth.org