First Assist & Tech PRN: Surgical Support Pro

HCA Healthcare; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gulf Pointe Surgery Center is seeking a Certified First Assist OR Tech PRN to support procedures as part of HCA Healthcare's network. The role requires assisting the surgeon, maintaining sterile technique, and collaborating with the surgical team to optimize outcomes.

The candidate should have a CSFA credential from a CAAHEP-accredited program, BLS certification, at least one year of OR experience, CSA certification, and a valid BCLS upon employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program with CSFA credential.
• BLS certification.
• One year operating room experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).
• Valid BCLS certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the surgeon prior to the case to ascertain specific needs.
• Share information with the remainder of the surgical team in a timely manner.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping according to the surgeon’s protocol.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon to expedite the procedure while minimizing patient exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
• Ensure patient temperature is discussed with anesthesia in line with desired ranges.
• Assist the surgeon by providing retraction and aiding exposure of the operative site.
• Facilitate hemostasis by suction, irrigation and sponging during the procedure.
• Assist with skin or external suturing and stapling under the surgeon’s direction.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Team communication

Education

CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical assisting

CSFA credential

BLS certification

Job description

Gulf Pointe Surgery Center is seeking a Certified First Assist OR Tech PRN to support procedures as part of HCA Healthcare's network. The role requires assisting the surgeon, maintaining sterile technique, and collaborating with the surgical team to optimize outcomes.

The candidate should have a CSFA credential from a CAAHEP-accredited program, BLS certification, at least one year of OR experience, CSA certification, and a valid BCLS upon employment.