Surgical First Assistant
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Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Surgical First Assistant
- OR Tech FA
- CSFA with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back
Job Summary and Qualifications
Surgical Technologist First Assist
This position is for 3 12-hour shifts with rotating call.
Our Surgical Service teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. As a Surgical Tech First Assist you will work directly with the surgeon in the operating room. You may scrub and assist the physician during procedures. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.
Your responsibilities and tasks may include:
You will assist before during and after surgical procedures
- providing retraction, manipulation of tissues, homeostasis, and other functions to ensure good visualization of the surgical field and optimal results for the patient.
You may perform ligation and approximation of tissues, clamp and electrocautery application.
You may assist in the preparation of patients, positioning and the application of casts, immobilizers, or tourniquets.
You may apply surgical dressings and drainage and you might even close wounds for the surgeon.
You may assist the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program ORMedical School Graduate.
Current certificationas a Surgical Assistant having completed 350 cases and 2 years ofexperience in the last 4 years
BLS approved by American Heart Association
Must be able to lift 100 pounds and routinely carry 50 pound
1 years experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long
- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155 -bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork.
We offer
competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
155
- bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties
Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care
Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience
Recognized for excellence:
Consistently ranked as an ‘ A grade hospital
Surgical Care Excellence Award
- Healthgrades
America’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement
- Healthgrades
American’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery
- Healthgrades
Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties
- Healthgrades
Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day.
There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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.
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