Lead First Assistant, Certified

CenterPoint Health
- Georgetown

Lead First Assist (First Assist Surg Tech) - OR

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule:

Mon
- Fri 8a-5p

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health, a part of Lifepoint Health, is a regional healthcare provider serving communities across Central Kentucky, including the nine-county region of Greater Lexington. Formed in 2026 by the joining of four community hospitals
- Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris, Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester and Georgetown Community Hospital in Georgetown
- Centerpoint Health comprises nearly 1700 team members guided by a mission of making communities healthier.

More about our team

The Operating Room team at Georgetown Community Hospital is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality surgical care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our skilled surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and support staff work together to provide exceptional care before, during, and after a wide range of surgical procedures. As part of a trusted community hospital, we are committed to excellence, teamwork, and patient safety while utilizing advanced technology and evidence-based practices.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting positive patient outcomes and enhancing the health of the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Lead First Assist (First Assist Surg Tech) who excels in this role:

• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for Surgical Technologists, Surgical First Assists, and perioperative staff.
• Assists the Director of Surgery/OR with orientation, training, competency validation, and ongoing professional development of Surgical First Assist staff.
• Coordinates daily workflow and staffing assignments for Surgical First Assists to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient utilization of resources.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and perioperative staff to promote efficient patient flow and procedural outcomes.
• Participates in preference card reviews and updates to ensure accuracy and standardization of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Assists with quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and performance improvement projects within the surgical department.
• Supports surgical service line growth through process improvement, surgeon onboarding, and implementation of best practices.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, patient safety, and cost containment and communicates recommendations to leadership.
• Participates in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new surgical instruments, equipment, and technology.
• Assists leadership with scheduling, call coverage coordination, and resolution of operational issues affecting perioperative services.
• Conducts audits related to sterile technique, surgical assisting practices, documentation, and compliance with department policies and regulatory standards.
• Serves as a liaison between surgeons, Surgical First Assists, Surgical Technologists, and nursing staff to promote effective communication and teamwork.
• Assists in developing, reviewing, and updating department policies, procedures, and educational materials.
• Maintains competency in advanced surgical assisting techniques and serves as a role model for clinical excellence and professional conduct.
• Participates in departmental committees, meetings, and strategic initiatives as assigned.

• Provides day-to-day oversight and guidance for Surgical First Assist staff.
• Assists with interviewing, onboarding, performance coaching, and competency assessments.
• Monitors supply utilization and collaborates with materials management to support inventory control and cost-effective…