Surgical Technologist First Assist PRN

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Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Surgical First Assist STFA PRN you can be a part of an organization devoted to giving back.

• 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 Air Med 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 with 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.

• Utilizes principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field.
• Plans and provides equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs. Assists the surgical team in opening up items for case, cleaning rooms in between cases along with putting up unused supplies either in between cases or at the end of their assigned shift.
• Demonstrates competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care.
• Promotes cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room.
• Participates in on‑call assignments and demonstrates flexibility to cover staffing as needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department.
• Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient during their perioperative experience.
• Serves as a professional member of the OR team.
• Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and in‑services.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital.

• Minimum of three years operating room scrubbing experience.
• Preferred one year experience as a surgical assistant.

• High school graduate.
• Graduate of an approved Certified Surgical Assistant Program.
• Virginia surgical assistant license.
• Certification as a Surgical First Assistant, required within six (6) months of hire.

Blacksburg, VA | $50,000.00 – $75,000.00 | 1 week ago

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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