Surgical First Assistant PRN

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital; Inverness (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Free counseling services

Job summary

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness is seeking a dedicated Surgical First Assistant PRN to join their Surgical Services team. This role focuses on ensuring positive patient interactions and working closely with surgeons in the operating room during procedures.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an approved Surgical First Assistant program with necessary skills in surgical assistance and patient care. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and support programs, are available to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 350 surgical cases and 2 years of experience.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds and carry 50 pounds routinely.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Provide manipulation of tissues and ensure good visualization.
• Apply surgical dressings and assist the RN in the OR.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient care

BLS certification

Ability to lift heavy weights

Education

Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program

Medical School Graduate

Certified Surgical Assistant

Job description

Job Summary And Qualifications

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Surgical First Assistant PRN today with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital.

Surgical Technologist First Assist

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 OR Medical School Graduate OR an allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation.
• 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.

Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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.