Certified Surgical Tech First Assit PRN

HCA•Portsmouth, NH

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical assistance to physician/registered nurse during surgical procedures. The surgical technologist functions in the role of Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant after meeting credentialing criteria and carries out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The CSTFA practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the first assisting phase of the intraoperative role. The CSTFA does not function concurrently as a scrub during the CSTFA component of surgical patient care. The CSTFA also functions, when not first assisting, in the surgical technologist role. Position Responsibilities for the surgical technologist: Works collaboratively with Registered Nurse to prepare patients for surgical procedures to include all specialties. The Surgical Technologist scrubs for the surgical procedures and performs a variety of other duties related to the preparation and maintenance of the operating room environment. Maintains inventory of necessary equipment and supplies. At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, youre not just joining a hospital-you're becoming part of a mission-driven team that's redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We're the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program-giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care. As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you'll be supported by one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues-including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians-collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether youre at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you'll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surgical Tech First Assit PRN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

Requirements

Vocational School Graduate
(CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist, or (CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant
1-3 years of related experience
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Medical Technologist

Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance to physician/registered nurse during surgical procedures.
Functions in the role of Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant after meeting credentialing criteria and carries out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
Practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the first assisting phase of the intraoperative role.
Does not function concurrently as a scrub during the CSTFA component of surgical patient care.
Functions, when not first assisting, in the surgical technologist role.
Works collaboratively with Registered Nurse to prepare patients for surgical procedures to include all specialties.
Scrubs for the surgical procedures and performs a variety of other duties related to the preparation and maintenance of the operating room environment.
Maintains inventory of necessary equipment and supplies.

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.