Surgical First Assist Cert

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical First Assist Cert? At Medical City Frisco, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

The Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) or Certified Frist Assist (CFA) provides assistance to the surgeon or group of surgeons during an operative procedure as a first or second assistant providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. This position will also serve in the Operating Room Scrub Technician role as required or directed based on patient and surgeon needs.

• Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site.

• Completes skin preparation and draping

• Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc.

• Provides hemostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation

• Completes partial wound closure subcutaneous tissues and skin only as directed by the surgeon.

• Applies in application of special dressings such as circumferential elastic bandages and taping

• Assists in transfer of patient to bed or cart and transports patient to PACU as necessary.

• Reports any unusual incidents to circulating nurse

• Handles specimens according to policy

• Assists in dismantling tables and instruments after procedure

• Assembles special operating tables such as fracture tables, positioning devices

• Assumes other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility when assigned by supervising physician.

• Responsible for knowledge of operating room policies and procedures.

• Participate in in services and staff meetings

• Participates in development of skills of OR staff

• Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours is an essential job function.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant

• 2 years experience Required Years of Experience

• Licensed as a CST by the Association of Surgical Technologists and/or equivalent or higher education in surgery

• CFA Certification through NBSTSA, ABSA or AST; BLS

• Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing. Hospital and medical terminology preferred. Computer skills with ability to update preference cards. Demonstrates surgical anatomy and physiology knowledge base and surgical technique related to first assisting. Competency in Intra-Op behavior such as tissue handling, providing instruments, suturing, and controlling blood loss. Application of asepsis and infection control. Ability to recognize surgical hazards and ability to initiate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Hospital and medical terminology preferred. Computer skills with ability to update preference cards. Demonstrates surgical anatomy and physiology knowledge base and surgical technique related to first assisting. Competency in Intra-Op behavior such as tissue handling, providing instruments, suturing, and controlling blood loss. Application of asepsis and infection control. Ability to recognize surgical hazards and ability to initiate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Benefits

Medical City Frisco, 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…