Certified Surgical First Assist PRN

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Student loan assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital in Largo, FL is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist PRN to work directly with the surgeon in the operating room, scrubbing and assisting during procedures. Responsibilities include providing retraction, tissue manipulation, and assisting with preparation, positioning, casts, dressings, and closure as needed; you may support the RN in the OR.

This role requires completion of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or equivalent, BLS certification, and ability

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or Medical School with 2250 hours of surgical rotation.
• Current certification as Surgical Assistant with 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years.
• BLS approved by American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assist before, during, and after surgical procedures including retraction and tissue manipulation.
• Perform ligation, tissue approximation, clamps and electrocautery as needed during procedures.
• Assist in patient preparation, positioning, and application of casts, immobilizers, or tourniquets.
• Apply surgical dressings and drainage and assist in wound closure when required.
• Support the RN with technical functions related to patient care in the OR

Skills

Surgical First Assistant program

BLS certified

Education

Surgical First Assistant program

Medical School graduate

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 PRN today with HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Surgical Technologist First Assist

Our Surgical Service teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. As a Surgical Tech First Assist you will work directly with the surgeon in the operating room. You may scrub and assist the physician during procedures. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your responsibilities and tasks may include:

• You will assist before during and after surgical procedures - providing retraction, manipulation of tissues, homeostasis, and other functions to ensure good visualization of the surgical field and optimal results for the patient.
• You may perform ligation and approximation of tissues, clamp and electrocautery application.
• You may assist in the preparation of patients, positioning and the application of casts, immobilizers, or tourniquets.
• You may apply surgical dressings and drainage and you might even close wounds for the surgeon.
• You may assist the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program OR Medical School Graduate OR an allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation.
• Current certification as a Surgical Assistant having completed 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years
• BLS approved by American Heart Association
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and routinely carry 50 pounds

Benefits

HCA Florida Largo Hospital, 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond with 455 beds and is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgeries. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs.

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