First Assist Tech Vein Harvester

HCA•Salt Lake City, UT

37d

About The Position

As a First Assist Vein Harvester (FA-VH) you will be specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery. You will provide immediate support and assistance to the CV surgeon during procedures and helps the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the surgical patient. The FA-VH provides assistance under the direction and supervision of the surgeon in accordance with hospital policy, level of training, and appropriate laws and regulations.

Requirements

American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) Certification.
Surgical Technologist Certificate (CST) and Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSFA) and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or equivalent required. Must maintain required education and certification.
Minimum of two (2) Years of experience required, must have 200 verified patients during the past 12 months, or demonstrated completion of training within the past 12 months
Completion of Surgical Assistant Program or experienced as foreign medical doctor.
First Assist Certification within 6-months of hire:
Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Surgical Assistant - Certified
ed (SA-C) through American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)

Responsibilities

Review the upcoming surgical schedule and assist the Tech Service Specialist in ensuring physician preference cards are updated on a regular basis and act as a liaison for the surgeons in implementation of new products and equipment.
Coordinates with the sales reps to ensure proper equipment and supplies are available for upcoming cases. You will keep all team members informed of upcoming cases and needs.
Gathers data and ensure that data entered into STS is accurate and timely.
Are the content expert for the CVOR specialties and act as a resource to the rest of the staff and the surgeons.
Participate in the quality improvement activities and gathering of metrics to keep service performing at the highest level; in conjunction with RN and Tech Service Specialists plans and participates in service-specific team meetings and trainings.
Create a positive learning environment and assist with orientation of other team members and serves as a preceptor to new FA staff members or students.
Be responsible for formulation and updating protocols for specialty in coordination with RN and Tech Service Specialists.
Foster positive physician relationships and quality care within service areas.

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.