Certified First Assistant Float Pool
About the role
As a Certified First Assist, you will work under the direction of the operating surgeon. You will function as first/second assistant to the surgeon during the operative procedure, providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions to ensure safe and efficient outcomes. You will also be responsible for restocking and changing over rooms between cases.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the necessary practical, technical and/or specialized knowledge and skills required in accordance with ASA (Association of Surgical Assistants) and other regulatory standards
- Communicate with the surgeon prior to the case to ascertain specific needs
- Share information with the remainder of the surgical team in a timely manner
- Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping according to the surgeon’s protocol
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, while minimizing the patient’s exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress
- Ensure the temperature of the patient is discussed with anesthesia personnel in compliance with desired temperature ranges
- Assist the surgeon by providing retraction and aiding exposure of the operative site
- Facilitate hemostasis of the surgical site by performing suction, irrigation and sponging during a surgical procedure
- Assist with skin or external suturing and stapling under the surgeon’s direction
Qualifications
- You are a graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical assisting and attain the CSFA credential administrated by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- BLS certification
- You have one year experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
- You are a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
- You have a valid BCLS Certification upon employment
Benefits
HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
- Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retailer retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Skills
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Application Instructions
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Apply today!
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.