Lead Surgical Technician First Assistant

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Education support

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading acute care facility in Hudson, FL is looking for a Lead Surgical Technician First Assistant. In this role, you will assist surgeons during operations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The position requires a graduate of a CAAHEP program or equivalent, BLS certification, and applicable experience. The offering package includes health benefits, tuition assistance, and retirement plans. Join a community dedicated to quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP program and the State of Florida Surgical Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Must have BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association.
• Must have 2 years of surgical assistance experience in the last 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Perform ligation and approximation of tissues.
• Prepare patients and apply tourniquets or immobilizers.

Skills

Surgical assistance techniques

BLS certification

Patient care

Weight lifting (up to 100 pounds)

Education

Graduate of a CAAHEP program

Certification of 350 cases

2 years of experience

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Surgical Technician First Assistant? At HCA Florida Bayonet Point 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

Lead Surgical Technologist First Assist. Our Surgical Service teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. As a Lead Surgical Tech First Assist, you will work directly with the surgeon in the operating room. You may scrub and assist the physician during procedures. You will utilize a variety of clinical and leadership skills to educate, consult and facilitate the service line team in achieving the highest quality of patient care. 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 a CAAHEP program and the State of Florida Surgical Assistant Program OR medical school graduate OR an allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation.
• Current certification having completed 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years.
• BLS approved by the American Heart Association.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and routinely carry 50 pounds.

Benefits

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has been serving the Hudson, FL community since 1981. As a 392-bed acute care facility and designated Level II Trauma Center, we are home to the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and employ over 350 physicians and 1,300 staff members. We were the first hospital in northwest Pasco County to offer a comprehensive cardiac and open-heart program, and our commitment to quality has earned us recognition for innovative care. Our accredited Heart Institute, Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and programs in Cancer Care, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery exemplify our high-quality services. With over 100,000 procedures performed, we are dedicated to 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 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 a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Surgical Technician First Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.