Surgical First Assistant

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Telemedicine services

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join the operating room team in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The CFA will assist with patient care in the preoperative and intraoperative phases, supporting the surgeon and healthcare team.

Responsibilities include site prep, hemostasis, equipment manipulation, closures, drains, dressings, and postoperative injections. NBSTSA CSFA certification and BLS are required; 3 years of related experience is highly

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 3 years of related experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical site to include shaving, marking, application of surgical scrub/paint.
• Apply positioning aids, tourniquet cuff, etc.
• Provide hemostasis by injection, cautery to instrument handled by physician, or electrocautery on tissue; use bipolar cautery; clamping/tying.
• Assist surgeon in utilizing/manipulating special equipment, e.g., video camera and equipment.
• Perform skin closure by staples or suture as directed and supervised by surgeon.
• Insert and suture drains as directed and supervised by surgeon.
• Apply dressings, gauze, splints, and casts.
• Administer subcutaneous postoperative injections of local anesthetics when directed by the surgeon.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certified First Assistant (CSFA) NBSTSA

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Benefits

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Certified Surgical First Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Certified First Assistant (CFA) is an active member of the healthcare team in the operating room. This role is responsible for assisting the healthcare team in assessing the needs of the patients and for organizing and planning care sufficient to meet identified needs during the preoperative and intra-operative phase. The CFA may be asked to precept/mentor others within their realm of expertise.

What you will do in this role:

• Prepare the surgical site to include shaving, marking, application of surgical scrub/paint.
• Apply positioning aids, tourniquet cuff, etc.
• Provide hemostasis by: injection, touches cautery to instrument held by physician, uses electrocautery on tissue, uses bipolar cautery, clamping/tying.
• Assist surgeon in utilizing/manipulating special equipment, i.e., video camera and equipment, etc.
• Perform skin closure by staples or suture as directed and supervised by surgeon.
• Insert and suture drains as directed and supervised by surgeon.
• Apply dressings, gauze, splints, and casts.
• Administer subcutaneous postoperative injections of local anesthetics when directed by the surgeon.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 3 years of related experience highly preferred.

TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100-bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. This includes emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care. We offer compassion and comfort in our modern facility.

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

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an 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