Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Surgical Tech First Asst Cert

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Surgical Tech First Asst Cert you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

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.

Qualifications:

Required: Minimum of three years operating room scrubbing experience. High school graduate. Graduate of an approved Certified Surgical Assistant Program. Virginia Surgical Assistant License Certification as a Surgical First Assistant. Certification required within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred: One year experience as a surgical assistant

Hours: Full time weekends only (day shift)

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular careincluding the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Centeras well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Tech First Asst Cert opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.