Certified Surgical First Assist

HCA Healthcare; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2500

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a match

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified First Assistant to join Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH. The candidate will assist surgeons during operations by positioning patients, retracting tissues, and ensuring a sterile environment.

Key qualifications include being a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) and holding a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Join a committed team in a healthcare environment that values excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS or equivalent) certification required.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient positioning and draping for surgery.
• Retract tissue and expose the surgical area during procedures.
• Control bleeding by clamping and tying vessels.
• Help close incisions with sutures and dressing.
• Apply infection control principles skillfully.
• Indicate potential emergencies and take corrective measures.

Education

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS or equivalent)

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

Currently offering a $2500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• 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.
• Retirement 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.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Clinical Director or Clinical Nurse Manager and in accordance with standards of care and practice established by the Nursing Organization, the specific department, the rules, regulations and/or standards established by the State Board of Nursing, the Joint Commission, Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and appropriate specialty organizations relevant to the patient population under care, the incumbent performs the following functions as a Certified First Assistant (CFA).

Responsibilities

• Assists in moving and positioning patients for surgery.
• Assists the surgeon in draping 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 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 knowledgeably and skillfully.
• Recognizes potential emergency situations or surgical hazards and initiates preventive 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS or equivalent).
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).

About Catholic Medical Center

Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330‑bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom’s Place—an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care—we’re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.

As part of HCA Healthcare’s statewide network of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you’ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day. At Catholic Medical Center, your work has purpose—and your potential has no limits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.