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HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$48,498 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical First Assistant - OR Tech FA? At HCA Florida Blake Hospital, 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 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 HCA Florida Blake Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.