Certified Surgical First Asstistant

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing patient experiences as a Certified Surgical First Assistant. In this role, you will work directly with surgeons, utilizing advanced robotic surgical technology across various specialties. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous sign-on bonus. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and are committed to making a difference in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounts on Consumer Programs

Free Counseling Services

Colleague Recognition Programs

Time Away From Work Programs

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• Certification as a First Assistant through NBSTSA is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Provide intraoperative skills such as tissue handling and securing wound drains.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Robotic Surgical Technology

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

First Assistant Certification

Tools

Laparoscopic Equipment

Robotic Surgical Equipment

Job description

Description

20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualifying Candidates!

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 Assistant today with TriStar Summit Medical Center.

Benefits

TriStar Summit Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package supporting your health, life, career, and retirement. Our plans include:

• Medical coverage with many services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drugs, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.

• Additional options for dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care, pet insurance, and more.

• 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 benefits through Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repairs, and event planning.

• Discounts through Abenity and other consumer programs.

• Retirement planning, rollover assistance, and banking partnerships.

• Educational support including tuition, student loans, certification, and scholarships.

• Colleague recognition programs.

• Time Away From Work programs including PTO, family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.

• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Join us as a Certified Surgical First Assistant. We care for our community! Last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million to charity. Apply today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Our Surgical Service teams are dedicated, compassionate, and passionate about creating positive patient interactions. We utilize advanced robotic surgical technology across various specialties including gynecology, general surgery, thoracic, urology, spine, and joint replacement. Services at Summit include gynecology, urology, neurology, spine, orthopedics, ENT, plastics, and vascular. As a Surgical Tech, you will work directly with surgeons, assisting during procedures and ensuring patient safety. If you are committed to caring for others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Communicating surgeon’s preferences and patient needs to the surgical team.

• Positioning patients for procedures according to surgeon preference.

• Providing intraoperative skills such as visualization, trocar insertion, hemostasis, tissue handling, and securing wound drains.

• Operating open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical equipment.

• Performing technical skills like clamping, cauterizing, suturing, tissue manipulation, and ligation.

• Closing incisions using appropriate suturing techniques.

• Providing postoperative care including dressing wounds, patient transfer, and monitoring for complications.

• Collaborating with team members to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications required:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.

• Certification as a First Assistant through NBSTSA — REQUIRED.

• High School Diploma or GED — REQUIRED.

TriStar Summit is a 234-bed comprehensive facility serving Davidson, Wilson, and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center and offer a wide range of acute care services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center, providing leading emergency heart and stroke care.