Surgical First Assistant Labor and Delivery

HCA Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston-Willis Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a First Surgical Assistant in Labor and Delivery to support the surgical team and ensure patient safety in the operating room.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, equipment planning, and collaboration with surgeons, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Vocational training and Surgical Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage department and surgeon expectations.
• Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient during the perioperative experience.
• Use aseptic technique to maintain the sterile field.
• Plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs.
• Assist the surgeon and educate scrub personnel as needed.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Surgical assistance

Education

Vocational School Graduate

CSA/Surgical Assistant Certification

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.90 - $55.35 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

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.

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) First Surgical Assistant Labor and Delivery? At Johnston-Willis 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.

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated First Surgical Assistant Labor and Delivery like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

In this position you will:

• Manage expectations of the department and surgeons




• Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient during the perioperative experience.




• Utilize the principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining the sterile field.




• Plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs.




• Demonstrate competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care.




• Provide assistance and education to the scrub if unfamiliar with procedure or surgeon preference.




• Promote cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room.




• Serve as a professional member of the surgical team.




• Pursue own professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars and in-services.




• Always treat physicians and patients as customers, being mindful of time and place for airing complaints or issues.




• Maintain positive attitude and professional demeanor with surgeons, staff, patients and the management team.




• Demonstrate flexibility by working with OR management and surgical team to cover call and staffing needs.




• Assists the staff with room preparation, turnover, and stocking of rooms and carts




• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills on behalf of patient, self and peers.




• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital.




• Demonstrate flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department.




• Maintain compliant in completion of mandatory annual educational requirements.




• Maintain all active licenses/certifications as required by law to practice profession.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support




• Vocational School Graduate




• (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (SA) Surgical Assistant

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

"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 First Surgical Assistant Labor and Delivery 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.