Certified Surgical First Assist

HCA Healthcare; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist at Stone Springs Ambulatory Surgery Center in Virginia, MN. This role involves assisting the surgeon during operations, ensuring patient care and safety. Candidates must have a degree from a CAAHEP-accredited program, along with BLS certification and one year of operating room experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package covering health, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• One year experience in an operating room setting preferred.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential required.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Demonstrate necessary practical and technical skills.
• Communicate with the surgical team regarding patient needs.
• Facilitate hemostasis during procedures.
• Assist with skin suturing and stapling under direction.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Patient care

Education

Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program

CSFA credential

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Certified Surgical First Assist today with Stone Springs Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified First Assist, you will work under the direction of the operating surgeon. You will function as first/second assistant to the surgeon during the operative procedure, providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions to ensure safe and efficient outcomes. You will be responsible for restocking and changing over rooms between cases.

What you will do in this role

• You will demonstrate the necessary practical, technical and/or specialized knowledge and skills required in accordance with ASA (Association of Surgical Assistants) and other regulatory standards.
• Communicate with the surgeon prior to the case to ascertain specific needs.
• You will share information with the remainder of the surgical team in a timely manner.
• You will assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping according to the surgeon’s protocol.
• You will anticipate the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, while minimizing the patient’s exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
• You will ensure the temperature of the patient is discussed with anesthesia personnel in compliance with desired temperature ranges.
• You will assist the surgeon by providing retraction and aiding exposure of the operative site.
• Facilitate hemostasis of the surgical site by performing suction, irrigation and sponging during a surgical procedure.
• You will assist with skin or external suturing and stapling under the surgeon’s direction.

Qualifications for this role

• You are a graduate of a CAAHEP‑accredited program in surgical assisting and attain the CSFA credential administrated by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• BLS certification.
• You have one year experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• You are a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).
• You have a valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).

Benefits

Stone Springs Ambulatory Surgery Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.