Surgical First Assist CVOR

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Surgical First Assistant works as a member of the perioperative team under the direction of the surgeon. The role performs responsibilities of both a Surgical Technologist and Surgical First Assistant, based on department needs and as directed by the unit director or designee. The Surgical First Assistant practices within the scope of the job description and performs clinical and technical skills under surgeon supervision to help ensure a safe operation and optimal patient results, in collaboration with the circulating RN and other perioperative and OB team members. The position requires education and skill in using surgical instruments on tissues and handling instruments; the Surgical First Assistant does not concurrently function as the scrub nurse.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least 6 months of experience.
One of the following credentials: Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), Surgical Assistant Certified (SA-C), or Surgical Assistant (SA).
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of the perioperative team under the direction of the surgeon.
Perform Surgical Technologist and Surgical First Assistant responsibilities based on department needs and direction from the unit director or designee.
Perform clinical and technical skills under surgeon supervision to assist with safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Collaborate with the circulating RN and other perioperative and OB team members.
Use surgical instruments on tissues and handle surgical instruments.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.