Certified Surgical First Assist Sarah Cannon

HCA • Nashville, TN

229d

About The Position

This position is for our Sarah Cannon Surgical Team. (Oncology GI/Thoracic, GYN, and Urology) The Certified First Assistant is an active member of the healthcare team in the operating room. Responsible for assisting the healthcare team in assessing the needs of the patients, infancy through life span, and for organizing and planning care sufficient to meet identified needs during the preoperative and intra-operative phase. Pre-operative patient management is, included but not limited to, communicating with other healthcare providers regarding the patients' plan of care. Intra-operatively, included but not limited to, using instruments/medical devices, providing exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis and suturing. The CFA may be asked to precept/mentor others within his/her realm of expertise.

Requirements

• High School Graduate / GED.
• Minimum of 3 years experience preferred.
• Certified as a Surgical First Assistant.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist the healthcare team in assessing the needs of patients.
• Organize and plan care to meet identified needs during the preoperative and intra-operative phase.
• Communicate with other healthcare providers regarding the patients' plan of care.
• Use instruments/medical devices during surgery.
• Provide exposure, handle and/or cut tissue, provide hemostasis and suturing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees