Certified Surgical First Assist
Job Summary
Join the Catholic Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Certified Surgical First Assist to help us reach our goals.
Qualifications
- Certified First Assistant (CFA)
- Assists in moving and positioning patients for surgery
- Assists the surgeon in draping of the patient
- Retracts tissue and exposes the operating field area during the operative procedure
- Clamps and ties vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry
- Keeps the operative site dry
- Affords the surgeon the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operation
- Assists the surgeon in identifying any structure which should not be ligated and keeps these structures from the moves of the surgeon
- Assists in closure of the incision including tying off bleeders, applying sutures and wound dressing and performs any and all tasks required of him/her by the surgeon incident to the particular procedure
- PRACTICES CORRECT OPERATING ROOM ETIQUETTE
- COMPLIES WITH ALL RELEVANT STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES PERTAINING TO THE ROLE OF THE FIRST ASSISTANT
- APPLIES PRINCIPLES OF ASEPSIS AND INFECTION CONTROL KNOWLEDGEBLY AND SKILLFULLY
- RECOGNIZES POTENTIAL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS OR SURGICAL HAZARDS AND INITIATES PREVENTATIVE OR CORRECTIVE MEASURES IN A TIMELY MANNER
- PERFORMS PROFICIENTLY AND CALMLY IN ALL EMERGENCIES
- WORKS EFFECTIVELY AND IN HARMONY AS PART OF THE OPERATIVE TEAM
- THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF APPROPRIATE INSTRUMENTS PERTINENT TO THE SURGICAL CASE
Benefits
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Note
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 wellbeing401(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 stockFamily 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 moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime 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. Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.