OR RN First Assist
Jackson, KY
Advantage Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Must be minimum 50 miles from facility
Must have at least 2 years of experience along with prior travel experience
A First Assistant RN in Kentucky is an advanced operating room professional who directly supports surgeons by performing crucial tasks such as suturing, providing exposure, and controlling bleeding.
The profession requires specialized credentialing and specific state certification to practice.
Certification & Licensing
To practice legally in the state, first assists must hold and maintain credentialing through either the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National
Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA). Once certified, applicants must apply for a formal Surgical Assistant Certification through the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.

Operating room assistants help with surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, anesthesiologists and other members of the surgical team.

They also ensure the operating room is clean before, during and after surgery. Operating room assistants usually complete accredited training through a certificate, diploma or associates degree program and obtain voluntary certification in order to gain employment.