Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA

HCA Florida Blake Hospital; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA to join their team. This role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room by providing essential support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Candidates must have completed an approved Surgical First Assistant program or be a Medical School Graduate, possess BLS certification, and 2 years of relevant experience. The organization offers substantial benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years.
• BLS approved by American Heart Association is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures, ensuring good visualization and optimal results.
• Prepare patients and assist in the application of casts or immobilizers.
• Apply surgical dressings and potentially close wounds under surgeon's guidance.

Skills

Experience in surgical settings

Ability to lift 100 pounds

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program

Medical School Graduate

Job description

Introduction Do you want the career opportunities as a Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Blake Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Our Surgical Service teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. As a Surgical Tech First Assist you will work directly with the surgeon in the operating room, scrubbing and assisting the physician during procedures. If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Responsibilities and tasks

• You will assist before, during and after surgical procedures—providing retraction, manipulation of tissues, homeostasis, and other functions to ensure good visualization of the surgical field and optimal results for the patient.
• You may perform ligation and approximation of tissues, clamp and electrocautery application.
• You may assist in the preparation of patients, positioning and the application of casts, immobilizers, or tourniquets.
• You may apply surgical dressings and drainage and you might even close wounds for the surgeon.
• You may assist the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program OR Medical School Graduate.
• Current certification as a Surgical Assistant having completed 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years.
• BLS approved by American Heart Association.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and routinely carry 50 pounds.

About HCA Florida Blake Hospital

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen‑acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only state‑designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our services include 24‑hour emergency care, open‑heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation. We have an onsite day‑care program, Happy Cubs, a 24‑hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through cross‑training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

Call to Action

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.