Lead Surgical Assistant

HCA HealthONE; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance / education support

Dependent scholarships

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge is seeking a Lead Surgical Assistant (CFA) to actively assist surgeons during operations, ensure aseptic technique, and manage equipment and supplies. The role spans Robotics, GI, Colorectal, Liver, Thoracic, and Oncology cases, with readiness to cover multiple facilities.

Candidates must hold CSFA/ NBSTSA or NSAA/ABSA certification, a CAAHEP surgical tech program, and a current BLS certification. Strong leadership and teaching abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Surgical Assistant and CSFA certification from NBSTSA/NSAA/ABSA or equivalent.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP-approved surgical technology program with ARC/STSA First Assistant accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon to provide exposure, hemostasis and tissue handling.
• Cover multiple specialties including Robotics, GI, Colorectal, Liver, Thoracic and Surgical Oncology.
• Precept, coordinate resources and be available for call across facilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Medical terminology

Adult learning principles

Team collaboration

Patient care systems (Meditech)

Education

CAAHEP-approved program

ARC/STSA First Assistant program

BLS Certification

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $48.26 - $72.36 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Lead Surgical Assistant? At HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, 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 And Qualifications

Position Summary: The Surgical Certified First Assistant (CFA) is a specially trained individual who is able to participate in and actively assist the surgeon in completing operations safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions. provides assisting services in both the preparation for and the performance of surgery. The CFA is experienced in all aspects of aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases, pulling cases as needed, and breaking down cases at the end of the procedure. He/she is knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures. These include, but are not limited to tissue handling, wound retraction/exposure, positioning, aseptic practices, providing hemostasis and suturing of tissue, as directed. Will performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery.

The CFA is able to cover multiple complex specialties including but not limited to: Robotics, Complex GI, Colorectal, Liver, Thoracic and all types of Surgical Oncology. Must maintain competency in all areas required and be self-sufficient in ensuring that he/she meets expectations of all facilities/surgeons that h/she is covering.

Additional responsibilities may include precepting and coordination of resources. The CFA Market Float is required to be available for call for multiple specialties and facilities (across HealthONE) at the hours requested/needed for patient care. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor such as scrub technician, multi-skilled tech or other areas for which qualified.

HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge expects iCARE behavioral standards to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, providers, patients & family members, and with others in the community.

• Integrity – We are honest and do what we say
• Compassion – We are sympathetic to the needs of others
• Accountability – We take ownership for how our actions and behaviors impact outcomes
• Respect – We value others and embrace differences
• Excellence – We take personal pride in exceeding expectations

Position Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registration as a Surgical Assistant by Colorado Division of Registration (DORA) and current certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or American Board of Surgical Assistants. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Education: Graduation from a school of surgical technology approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and completion of a First Assistant Program accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of ASA, ACS, and SASA by CAAHEP
• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Surgery Technician.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced knowledge in the scrub role and demonstrated proficiency in multiple service lines/specialties. Expert specialized skills in multiple complex specialties including but not limited to: Robotics, Complex GI, Colorectal, Liver, Thoracic and all types of Surgical Oncology. Demonstrates leadership qualities. Displays appropriate judgement and problem solving skills. Demonstrates good organizational skills. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers. Is authorized to handle medications, syringes, needles, etc. and is accountable to the registered nurse for oversight of this practice. Demonstrated competence with patient care information systems including Meditech, and Microsoft Office programs. Ability to educate staff using adult learning principles.

III.Degree of Supervision Required

Involves minimal guidance and direction by the Director of Surgical Services/Nurse Manager/CNC. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures with frequent collaboration and planning with physicians and other health care colleagues.

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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Sky Ridge, the first hospital to open in Douglas County in 2003. A Level II Trauma Center and an acute care hospital with 284 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge is a destination hospital with a reputation for clinical excellence offering patient-centered programs such as comprehensive cancer care, an award-winning Birth Place, a dedicated Robotics Center, and a state-of-the-art Spine and Total Joint Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver‑metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in‑kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"Good people beget good people.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Surgical Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.