Surgical First Assistant - OR Specialist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off and leave programs

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Dependent scholarships

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist – Surgical First Assist (CSTFA) to support surgeons in the operating room across our Heart Hospital of Austin sites. The CSTFA provides technical assistance, tissue handling, and exposure while functioning as a scrub when not sousing the CSTFA duties.

The role requires an Associate Degree, CSA or CSFA certification, BLS within 30 days of start, and at least one year of experience as a Certified First Assistant.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree required.
• Certifications: CSA or CSFA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Experience: One year of work experience as a Certified First Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician and RN in surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Maintains hemostasis and uses appropriate instruments and techniques.
• Performs tissue handling, exposure, and wound closure under supervision.
• May perform secondary trocar insertion during laparoscopy under direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Operates within CSTFA scope and educational preparation.

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Heart Hospital of Austin seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist – Surgical First Assist (CSTFA) to support surgeons in the operating room across our Heart Hospital of Austin sites. The CSTFA provides technical assistance, tissue handling, and exposure while functioning as a scrub when not sousing the CSTFA duties.

The role requires an Associate Degree, CSA or CSFA certification, BLS within 30 days of start, and at least one year of experience as a Certified First Assistant.