Certified Surgical First Assistant

3 weeks ago


Dickson, Tennessee, United States TriStar Horizon Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

The Certified Surgical First Assist role at TriStar Horizon Medical Center is a critical position that requires a skilled and dedicated professional to provide patient care under the direction of the Surgeon.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparing the operating room and perform assigned support duties during surgical procedures.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • Current TN licensure or National Certification as a: Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Certified ORT or RN Licensure or Doctorate of Medicine (corresponding with education obtained).
  • High school or GED required; Graduate of Accredited Programs in: Physician Assistant, Certified Operating Room Technician (ORT), RN, MD.
  • Current BLS required.
  • One-year surgical assistant experience preferred.
  • Must be competent in first assisting responsibilities in an OR setting.

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center offering a full array of services, including cardiology and diagnostic imaging, emergency, inpatient rehabilitation, oncology, orthopedics, and women's services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center, providing leading emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services, with a 24/7, full-service ER providing the same services as our main campus emergency room.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years. In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals, and our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Surgical First Assist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.



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