Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA

Do you have the career opportunities as a Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Surgical Technologist First Assist

Our Surgical Service teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. As a Surgical Tech First Assist you will work directly with the surgeon in the operating room. You may scrub and assist the physician during procedures. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your responsibilities and tasks may include:


• You will assist before during and after surgical procedures - providing retraction, manipulation of tissues, homeostasis, and other functions to ensure good visualization of the surgical field and optimal results for the patient.


• You may perform ligation and approximation of tissues, clamp and electrocautery application.


• You may assist in the preparation of patients, positioning and the application of casts, immobilizers, or tourniquets.


• You may apply surgical dressings and drainage and you might even close wounds for the surgeon.


• You may assist the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR.


Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program OR Medical School Graduate OR an allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation.

• Current certification as a Surgical Assistant having completed 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years


• BLS approved by American Heart Association


• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and routinely carry 50 pounds
Benefits

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors 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.

Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155-bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• 155- bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties
• Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care
• Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience

Recognized for excellence:

• Consistently ranked as an ' A' grade hospital for patient safety
• Surgical Care Excellence Award- Healthgrades America's 100 Best for Joint Replacement- Healthgrades
• American's 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery- Healthgrades
• Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties- Healthgrades

Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day. Apply today and grow your career with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. "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 First Assistant - OR Tech FA 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.