Certified Surgical First Assist - PRN OR Team Player

HCA Healthcare; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3–9% of

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist PRN to support the surgical team in the OR. You will work directly with the surgeon, scrubbing and assisting during procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient operative flow.

The role requires completion of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or medical training, current BLS, and strength to lift 100 pounds. This position offers flexible PRN scheduling at a premier hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or medical school graduate or allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation.
• Current certification as a Surgical Assistant with 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist before, during, and after surgical procedures; provide retraction, tissue manipulation, hemostasis and visualization for optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform ligation, tissue approximation, clamps, and electrocautery as needed.
• Assist in patient preparation, positioning, and application of casts, immobilizers, or tourniquets.
• Apply surgical dressings and drainage; assist in wound closure.
• Assist the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR.

Skills

Surgical First Assist knowledge

BLS certification

Lifting capability

Education

Surgical First Assistant program

Medical School graduate

2250 hours of surgical rotation

BLS certification - American Heart Association

Job description

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist PRN to support the surgical team in the OR. You will work directly with the surgeon, scrubbing and assisting during procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient operative flow.

The role requires completion of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or medical training, current BLS, and strength to lift 100 pounds. This position offers flexible PRN scheduling at a premier hospital.