Certified First Assistant CFA PRN

Hourly Wage Estimate: $42.14 - $63.20 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified First Assistant CFA PRN? At Western Orthopedics, 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. Job Summary and Qualifications GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Performs as first assistant to the operating surgeon during cardiac, vascular, and non-vascular cases performed by the surgeons. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action. Applies principles of asepsis and infection control skillfully. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative relative to operative procedures wherein the CFA assists. Performs positioning, prepping and draping the patient. Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulation bleeding pints, ligating vessels and by other means as directed by the surgeon. Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques. Proficient in endovascular vein harvesting for revascularization. Supports the education of EVH in current CV surgery team. Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon. Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon; sutures the peritoneum, fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin. Anticipates the surgeon's needs based on a knowledge and application of the surgical process and assists with retracting and suturing. Assists with transferring the patient to and from the operating room. Coordinates the OR schedule for the practice. Responsible for orienting and mentoring new employees. Demonstrates flexibility to work with all surgeons Serves as a liaison between operating surgeons and OR for special needs for cases, i.e. equipment, new procedures, etc. Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures. Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values statements. EDUCATION: Graduate from accredited surgical technology or assisting program EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a First Assistant preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Current Certification as a CSFA through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting We've expanded the eligibility criteria for our Certified First Assist position! In addition to the Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential from the NBSTSA, we now also accept the Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C) from the ABSA and the Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) from the NCCSA. If you hold any of these recognized first assist credentials, we encourage you to apply with HCA HealthONE Physician Services! Benefits Western Orthopedics, 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. Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life. 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. "Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified First Assistant CFA PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! 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. Apply share Share Email X Facebook LinkedIn bookmark_border Save Job bookmark Unsave Job // Save Jobs functionality detectsavedjob('1-INFOR-4721023','save-job','unsave-job');