Certified Surgical Assistant

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified Surgical Assistant? At LewisGale Medical Center, 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.

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 AirMed 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 (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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Certified Surgical Assistant like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

In this position you will:

• Manage expectations of the department and surgeons
• Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient during the perioperative experience.
• Utilize the principles of aseptic technique in creating andmaintainingthe sterile field.
• Plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs.
• Demonstrate competency inassistingsurgeon as it relates to unit scope of care.
• Provide assistanceand education to the scrub if unfamiliar with procedureor surgeon preference.
• Promote cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room.
• Serve as a professional member of the surgical team.
• Pursue own professional growth and development through continuing education,seminarsandin-services.
• Always treat physicians and patients as customers, being mindful of time and place for airing complaints or issues.
• Maintain positive attitude and professional demeanor with surgeons, staff,patientsand the management team.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working with OR management and surgical team to cover call and staffing needs.
• Assiststhestaff with room preparation,turnover, and stocking of rooms and carts
• Exercise sound judgment anddecision-makingskills on behalf of patient,selfand peers.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services toassistin the smooth operation of the department.
• Maintain compliant in completion of mandatory annual educational requirements.
• Maintain all active licenses/certifications as required by law to practice profession.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (SA) Surgical Assistant
• High School Graduate / GED
• (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant

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 care-including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center-as 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.

"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 Surgical Assistant 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.