Surgical Technologist First Assistant
Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in this role may determine your actual salary. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is currently offered.
About the Role
Join LewisGale Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services. This is an opportunity to work as a Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant in a supportive and professional environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay or no-cost services, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Dental and vision benefits.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
- Auto, home, and pet insurance.
- Identity theft protection and legal counseling.
- Long-term care coverage and moving assistance.
- Free counseling services 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 (Progyny) and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, 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, and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Responsibilities
- Utilize principles of aseptic technique to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs.
- Assist the surgical team in opening items for cases, cleaning rooms between cases, and managing unused supplies.
- Demonstrate competency in assisting the surgeon as it relates to the unit scope of care.
- Promote cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room.
- Participate in on-call assignments and demonstrate flexibility to cover staffing as needed.
- Perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department.
- Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient during their perioperative experience.
- Serve as a professional member of the OR team, pursuing professional growth through continuing education and adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of operating room scrubbing experience.
- High school graduate.
- Graduate of an approved Certified Surgical Assistant Program.
- Virginia Surgical Assistant License.
- Certification as a Surgical First Assistant required within six months of hire.
Preferred: One year of experience as a surgical assistant.
Schedule
Full time, weekends only (day shift).
About the Employer
LewisGale Medical Center, established in 1909, is a leading acute care facility in the Salem area with over 500 beds. Specialties include heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health services, and cancer care. The center is part of HCA Healthcare, recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute.