Surgical First Assist (PRN) – OR Support

HCA Healthcare; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Wellbeing and counseling services

Paid time off and leaves

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance and career growth

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified First Assist to join Lee’s Summit Surgicenter as a PRN team member. The role requires helping the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, positioning, draping, and patient care throughout procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a CSFA or CSA credential, BLS, and OR experience in a surgical setting. The position emphasizes teamwork with anesthesia and the surgical staff, restocking between cases, and adherence to ASA standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical assisting.
• BLS certification is required.
• One year of operating room experience preferred in ambulatory surgery center.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential.
• BCLS certification expected at employment (online not acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon as first/second assistant during operative procedures.
• Participate in patient positioning, skin prep, and draping per surgeon's protocol.
• Maintain communication with surgeon and surgical team pre-, intra-, and post-case.
• Support exposure, hemostasis, and optimal exposure of the operative field.
• Restock, convert rooms between cases, and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assist with suction, irrigation, and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.

Skills

CSFA credential

BLS certification

Ambulatory surgery center experience

CSA certification

Education

CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified First Assist to join Lee’s Summit Surgicenter as a PRN team member. The role requires helping the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, positioning, draping, and patient care throughout procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a CSFA or CSA credential, BLS, and OR experience in a surgical setting. The position emphasizes teamwork with anesthesia and the surgical staff, restocking between cases, and adherence to ASA standards and regulatory requirements.