Certified Surgical Assist PRN

HCA•Richmond, VA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Assist will serve as a professional member of the Operating Room team. You will utilize principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field, plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs and demonstrate competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care. You will also serve as a resource person for other staff members You will promote cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room. Participate in on-call assignments and demonstrates flexibility to cover staffing as needed. You will demonstrate flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department. Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient during their preoperative experience. Demonstrates competency in providing patient/family education. Henrico Doctors' Hospital has provided quality healthcare services to the Richmond community since 1974. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 340-bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities. The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women's health, oncology, and groundbreaking diagnostic imaging. We are a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center. As part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we drive the state in minimally invasive procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries. We are proud to be the recipient of several national awards. The awards include Top 100 Hospital by Truven Health Analytics, 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services and Treatment of Stroke, and Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award. We have many other Five-Star clinical achievements recognizing our heart, stroke, and critical care programs. At Henrico Doctors' Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. 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 If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surgical Assist PRN opening. We review all applications. 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

Requirements

Graduate of an approved CORT program, or RN, or LPN, or Certified Surgical Assistant Program (required)
Certification in training as a Surgical Assistant or RNFA Certification (required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (required)
Minimum of three years operating room scrubbing experience (required)

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a surgical assistant (preferred)

Responsibilities

Utilize principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field
Plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs
Demonstrate competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care
Serve as a resource person for other staff members
Promote cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room
Participate in on-call assignments and demonstrates flexibility to cover staffing as needed
Demonstrate flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department
Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient during their preoperative experience
Demonstrates competency in providing patient/family education

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 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.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover 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)