Certified Surgical Assistant

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Certified Surgical Assistant? At LewisGale Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center 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 readiness, rollover 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

In this position you will:

• 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
• Treat physicians and patients as customers, being mindful of time and place for airing complaints or issues
• Maintain a 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
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills on behalf of patient, self and peers
• Maintain compliance 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 (SA)
• Surgical Assistant High School Graduate / GED (CSA)
• Certified Surgical Assistant, or (CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant