Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA - CSFA

HCA Healthcare•Sarasota, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist First Assist works directly with the surgeon in the operating room and may scrub and assist the physician during procedures. This position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts with rotating call. The role supports patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures and works with the surgical service team to promote positive patient interactions and optimal surgical outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or medical school.
Current certification as a Surgical Assistant.
Completion of 350 cases and two years of experience within the last four years.
Current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association.
One year of experience required.
Ability to lift 100 pounds and routinely carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist before, during, and after surgical procedures by retracting and manipulating tissues, maintaining hemostasis, and supporting visualization of the surgical field.
Perform ligation and tissue approximation, and apply clamps and electrocautery as needed.
Assist with patient preparation and positioning, and apply casts, immobilizers, or tourniquets.
Apply surgical dressings and drainage, and close wounds for the surgeon when appropriate.
Assist the RN with technical functions related to patient care in the operating room.
Scrub and assist the physician during procedures as needed.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
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 a 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.