Certified Surgical Assist Labor Delivery

About the role

The Certified Surgical Assist will serve as a professional member of the Operating Room team. You will utilize principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field, plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs and demonstrate competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care. You will also serve as a resource person for other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Manage expectations of the department and surgeons
• Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient during the perioperative experience
• Utilize the principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining the sterile field
• Plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs
• Demonstrate competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care
• Provide assistance and education to the scrub if unfamiliar with procedure or surgeon preference
• Promote cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room
• Serve as a professional member of the surgical team
• Pursue own professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars and in-services
• Affordable customer service by treating physicians and patients as customers, being mindful of time and place for airing complaints or issues
• Maintain positive attitude and professional demeanor with surgeons, staff, patients and the management team
• Demonstrate flexibility by working with OR management and surgical team to cover call and staffing needs
• Assists the staff with room preparation, turnover, and stocking of rooms and carts
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills on behalf of patient, self and peers
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department
• Maintain compliant in completion of mandatory annual educational requirements
• Maintain all active licenses/certifications as required by law to practice profession

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Vocational School Graduate (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant
• Possess the ability to work 3, 12 hour DAY SHIFT hours, 7a - 7p, Mon - Fri and rotating weekends

Benefits

Henrico Doctors' Hospital 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
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retailer assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Pay

$27.36 - $38.30 / hour

Schedule

3, 12 hour DAY SHIFT hours, 7a - 7p, Mon - Fri and rotating weekends