Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA - CSFA

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assistant to join our OR team. You will work closely with the surgeon in the operating room, assisting before, during, and after procedures to ensure optimal visualization and outcomes.

The role requires completing an approved SFA program or medical school, active BLS, and the ability to lift heavy loads. A strong team environment and patient-centered approach are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or medical school graduate.
• Current certification as a Surgical Assistant with 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and carry 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure visualization and optimal results.
• Perform tissue retraction, instrumentation handling, and hemostasis as directed by the surgeon.
• Assist in patient preparation, positioning, and casts or tourniquet application.
• Apply dressings and drainage; may assist in wound closure for the surgeon.
• Assist the RN with technical functions related to patient care in the OR.

Education

Surgical First Assistant program

Medical School Graduate

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA - CSFA with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Surgical Technologist First Assist

This position is for 3 12-hour shifts with rotating call.

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. You may scrub and assist the physician during procedures. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your responsibilities and tasks may include:

• 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 ORMedical School Graduate.
• Current certificationas a Surgical Assistant having completed 350 cases and 2 years ofexperience in the last 4 years
• BLS approved by American Heart Association
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and routinely carry 50 pound

• 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155-bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 155-bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties
• Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care
• Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience

Recognized for excellence:

• Consistently ranked as an ‘A grade hospital
• Surgical Care Excellence Award - Healthgrades
• America’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement -Healthgrades
• American’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery - Healthgrades
• Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties - Healthgrades

Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.