Surgical First Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to provide patient care under the Surgeon’s direction. You will prepare the OR, assist in procedures, and support resuscitation if needed.

Qualifications include TN or national certification, accredited program graduation, and current BLS. Prior surgical assistant experience is preferred; the hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current TN licensure or National Certification as Orthopedic PA / Certified ORT or RN or MD.
• Graduate of Accredited Programs in PA, ORT, RN or MD.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• One year of surgical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and support during surgical procedures; assist in OR turnover.
• Check instruments for workability prior to use and ensure proper contents.
• Retraction of tissue for optimal visualization using appropriate tools.
• Assist with hemostasis and placement of sutures and ligatures as directed.
• Assist with resuscitation during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in OR.
• Perform other duties related to the surgical procedure as directed by the surgeon.

Skills

Surgical assistance

OR procedures

First assist

Education

TN licensure or national certification (Orthopedic PA / Certified ORT / RN / MD)

Accredited PA/ORT/RN/MD program graduate

Current BLS certification

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

Benefits

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, 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.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Surgical First Assistant to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Certified Surgical First Assistant

The First Assistant is responsible for providing patient care of the surgical patient under the direction of the Surgeon.

What you will do in this role:

• You will assist in preparing the operating room and perform assigned support duties during surgical procedures. You will assist in the turnover of the OR room
• You will check all instruments for workability prior to usage, displaying knowledge of instrument and content of set.
• You will provide retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique.
• You will assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon.
• You will assist with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the operating room
• You will perform any other duties or procedures incident to the surgical procedure deemed necessary and as directed by the surgeon

What qualifications you will need:

• Current TN licensure or National Certification as a: Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Certified ORT or RN Licensure or Doctorate of Medicine (corresponding with education obtained).
• High school or GED required; Graduate of Accredited Programs in: Physician Assistant, Certified Operating Room Technician (ORT), RN, MD.
• Current BLS required.
• One-year surgical assistant experience preferred.

Must be competent in first assisting responsibilities in an OR setting. TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100 bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. This includes emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care. We offer compassion and comfort in our modern facility.

"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 and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.