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Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Certified Surgical First Assistant with St. David's Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ 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 free 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.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the St. David's Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Certified Surgical First Assistant to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Surgical First Assist will provide technical assistance to the Physician and Registered Nurse in surgical procedures related to the operation of the surgical suite. You will carry out the functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. You will function as a scrub when not assisting in the Surgical Technologist role.

+ You will demonstrate knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized, and apply the knowledge appropriately to develop and improve skills in assisting the surgeon

+ You will exhibit knowledge and skill in applying the principles of aseptic technique and infection control

+ You will demonstrate ability to use all equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedures, as well as ability to retract, suction, irrigate, apply pressure and assist in homeostasis by use of assorted sponges in the surgical field

+ You will offer assistance to colleagues in the main OR, cardiovascular OR, and other areas of surgical services

+ You will recognize surgical hazards and initiate appropriate corrective and preventative action

+ You will provide homeostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and by other means as directed by the surgeon

+ You will provide surgical exposure through the appropriate instruments, retractors, suction, sponging techniques and tissue handling

+ You will place sutures and drains, and perform wound closure as directed by the surgeon

+ You may introduce instruments through established trocar sites under the direct supervision of the surgeon, and may perform secondary trocar insertion during laparoscopy procedures

+ You will not perform first trocar insertion in any circumstance

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

+ Minimum of 1 year of previous experience as a Certified First Assist

Education

+ Associate’s degree

Licenses and Certifications

+ Current certification as a Certified First Assist

+ Current certification as a Surgical Technologist

+ Current Basic Life Support certification

St. David's Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-medical-center) stands as a leading 435-bed facility, offering specialized care in neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac services, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, maternity and newborn services, and rehabilitation. It proudly holds the distinction of being both a Primary Stroke Center and a Certified Chest Pain Center. St. David's Medical Center operates with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"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

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Certified Surgical First Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.