Surgical First Assist Cert

Medical City Healthcare; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical City Frisco is seeking a Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) or Certified First Assistant (CFA) to assist surgeons in the operating room, providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical support for safe operations. The role may also involve duties as an OR scrub technician as needed.

The position requires CST licensure or equivalent, CFA/CSA certification, and BCLS within 30 days of start date. At Medical City Frisco, you will join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires CSA (Certified Surgical Assistant) or CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assistant) certification.
• Licensed CST by the Association of Surgical Technologists and/or higher education in surgery.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound exposure using retractors to allow surgeon to view the operative site.
• Complete skin prep and draping.
• Maintain a dry field with suction and sponges to ensure clear visualization.

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical First Assist Cert? At Medical City Frisco, 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

The Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) or Certified Frist Assist (CFA) provides assistance to the surgeon or group of surgeons during an operative procedure as a first or second assistant providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. This position will also serve in the Operating Room Scrub Technician role as required or directed based on patient and surgeon needs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site.
• Completes skin preparation and draping
• Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc.
• Provides hemostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation
• Completes partial wound closure subcutaneous tissues and skin only as directed by the surgeon.
• Applies in application of special dressings such as circumferential elastic bandages and taping
• Assists in transfer of patient to bed or cart and transports patient to PACU as necessary.
• Reports any unusual incidents to circulating nurse
• Handles specimens according to policy
• Assists in dismantling tables and instruments after procedure
• Assembles special operating tables such as fracture tables, positioning devices
• Assumes other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility when assigned by supervising physician.
• Responsible for knowledge of operating room policies and procedures.
• Participate in inservices and staff meetings
• Participates in development of skills of OR staff
• Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours is an essential job function.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant
• 2 years experience Required Years of Experience
• Licensed as a CST by the Association of Surgical Technologists and/or equivalent or higher education in surgery
• CFA Certification through NBSTSA, ABSA or AST; BLS
• Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing.

Hospital and medical terminology preferred. Computer skills with ability to update preference cards. Demonstrates surgical anatomy and physiology knowledge base and surgical technique related to first assisting. Competency in Intra-Op behavior such as tissue handling, providing instruments, suturing, and controlling blood loss. Application of asepsis and infection control. Ability to recognize surgical hazards and ability to initiate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Hospital and medical terminology preferred. Computer skills with ability to update preference cards. Demonstrates surgical anatomy and physiology knowledge base and surgical technique related to first assisting. Competency in Intra-Op behavior such as tissue handling, providing instruments, suturing, and controlling blood loss. Application of asepsis and infection control. Ability to recognize surgical hazards and ability to initiate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Medical City Frisco is a 60+ bed acute care hospital. We are a Medical City Plano facility. We offer a range of services including adult and pediatric surgery and orthopedics. We offer robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, imaging and emergency services. The specialists at our hospital are ready to care for women at every stage of life. We treat a range of conditions affecting women, including fertility problems and women's cancers. We offer luxury childbirth options and a Level II NICU. Medical City Frisco is a “green” facility. We are silver LEED certified for environmental and energy efficiency. Our facility is designed to provide a modern, beautiful, and exceptional healthcare experience. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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.

“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 Surgical First Assist Cert opening. 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.