OR Certified First Assist PRN

HCA•Frankfort, KY

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Shift: PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) OR Certified First Assist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Frankfort Regional Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Frankfort Regional Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services for over 40 years. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 170+ bed hospitalÂ is one of the regions leading acute care facilities in Central Kentucky. Frankfort Regional has built an excellent reputation for outstanding subspecialty services. In addition, we have an exceptional network of quality primary care physicians in both family practice and internal medicine. We are consistently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky. At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, 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 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. "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 OR Certified First 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

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire
Vocational School Graduate
National or Ky state licensure: (CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant, or (SA-C) Surgical Assistant Certified
One year OR experience preferred
Competent in first assist responsibilities in an OR setting
Must be within 30 minute radius for on-call responsibilities

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing the operating room and perform assigned support duties during surgical procedures.
Assist in the turnover of the OR room
Check all instruments for workability prior to usage, displaying knowledge of instrument and content of set.
Provide retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique.
Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon.
Assist with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the operating room
Perform any other duties or procedures incident to the surgical procedure deemed necessary and as 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 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)