Certified Surgical First Assistant

HCA•Smyrna, TN

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified First Assistant (CFA) is an active member of the healthcare team in the operating room. This role is responsible for assisting the healthcare team in assessing the needs of the patients and for organizing and planning care sufficient to meet identified needs during the preoperative and intra-operative phase. The CFA may be asked to precept/mentor others within their realm of expertise.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Certified First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Nice To Haves

3 years of related experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the surgical site to include shaving, marking, application of surgical scrub/paint.
Apply positioning aids, tourniquet cuff, etc.
Provide hemostasis by: injection, touches cautery to instrument held by physician, uses electrocautery on tissue, uses bipolar cautery, clamping/tying.
Assist surgeon in utilizing/manipulating special equipment, i.e., video camera and equipment, etc.
Perform skin closure by staples or suture as directed and supervised by surgeon.
Insert and suture drains as directed and supervised by surgeon.
Apply dressings, gauze, splints, and casts.
Administer subcutaneous postoperative injections of local anesthetics when directed by the surgeon.

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 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.