First Assistant PRN

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC is seeking a First Assistant PRN to support the surgeon during procedures, assist with wound exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and scrub duties to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.

Applicants must be graduates of an approved surgical technology program or possess a related degree, hold CFA/CSA certification with current BLS, and have at least one year of CFA/CSA experience. Mission Health provides comprehensive benefits and support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technology program.
• Associate of Science degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Science or a related credential.
• Graduate of a National Surgical Assistant Association approved Surgical Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by assisting the surgeon in wound exposure, hemostasis, suturing and other technical functions during surgical procedures.
• Scrub and care for the patient before, during and after surgical intervention.

Education

Graduate of an approved surgical technology program

Associate of Science degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Science

Graduate of a National Surgical Assistant Association approved Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a First Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Role Summary: Supports department by providing direct patient care by assisting the surgeon in wound exposure, hemostasis, suturing and other technical functions during surgical procedures to achieve desired surgical outcomes. Aids perioperative team by scrubbing and caring for the patient before, during and after surgical intervention.

What qualifications you will need:

Required Education

Candidate must have one of the following degrees: Graduate of an approved surgical technology program. Associate of Science degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Science. Graduate of a National Surgical Assistant Association approved Surgical Assistant Program

Required License

Surgical Technician - current certification as a Certified First Assistant, current BLS certification *Surgical Assistant - current certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant, current BLS certification *If training other than surgical technology, please refer to criteria as stated on the CSA professional organization website www.nsaa.net

Required Experience

One year practicing as a CFA or CSA

Benefits

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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