Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Time away from work programs

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Florida is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant. In this role, you will assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring optimal patient care. Candidates must be certified as Surgical Assistants with considerable surgical experience. The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, wellbeing support, and education assistance, making it a fulfilling opportunity for dedicated professionals in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or medical school.
• Current certification as a Surgical Assistant with 350 cases and 2 years of recent experience.
• BLS certification approved by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Perform ligation, approximation of tissues, and electrocautery application.
• Assist in patient preparation and apply surgical dressings.

Skills

Surgical Assistant certification

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Patient care in OR

Education

Graduate of approved Surgical First Assistant program

Medical School Graduate

Allied health professional with surgical rotation hours

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant? At HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

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.