CSTFA Certified First Assist Surgical Tech

Current acute care clinical care experience Hourly Wage Estimate: $41.05 - $61.60 / 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. Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a (an) CSTFA Certified First Assist Surgical Tech with MountainView Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary And Qualifications The Certified Surgical Technologist – Surgical First Assist (CSTFA) CVOR provides technical assistance to physician/registered nurse in surgical procedures related to the operation of the Surgical Suite. The surgical technologist function in the role of CSTFA after meeting the qualifications set forth and carries out the functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In this role: The CSTFA does not function concurrently as a scrub during the CSTFA component of surgical patient care The CSTFA also functions as a scrub when not assisting in the surgical technologist role You will demonstrate sound knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized, and performs in a professional manner You will apply this knowledge appropriately to develop and improve skills in assisting the surgeon and in the organization of work utilizing economy in time, motion and materials You will exhibit the knowledge and skill in applying the principles of aseptic technique and infection control You will demonstrate the ability to use all equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedures You will demonstrate the ability to retract, suction, irrigate, apply pressure and assist in homeostasis by use of assorted sponges in the surgical field under the direction of the surgeon You will demonstrate self-direction above and beyond daily assignments and actively offers assistance to cousins both within main OR’s, CVOR’s and other areas of surgical services What qualifications you will need: Graduate from high school or equivalent program Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by an accredited agency. Certification as Surgical First Assistant through a nationally accredited certification agency. Current Certificate as a CSTFA Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Current acute care clinical care experience Current experience in Surgery as a CST Current experience acting as a Surgical First Assistant preferred Benefits MountainView Hospital, 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. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr MountainView Hospital