Certified Surgical First Assistant

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Argyle
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Description Medical City Argyle Certified Surgical First Assistant, PRN Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Certified Surgical First Assistant today with Medical City Argyle. Benefits Medical City Argyle, 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 /n - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) /n - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock /n - Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. /n - Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more /n - Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts /n - Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships /n - Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) /n - Colleague recognition program /n - 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. /n Come join our team as a(an) Certified Surgical First Assistant. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! Job Summary and Qualifications - Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site. - Completes skin preparation and draping Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc. - Provides hemostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation - Completes partial wound closure subcutaneous tissues and skin only as directed by the surgeon. - Applies in application of special dressings such as circumferential elastic bandages and taping - Assists in transfer of patient to bed or cart and transports patient to PACU as necessary. - Reports any unusual incidents to circulating nurse - Handles specimens according to policy - Assists in dismantling tables and instruments after procedure - Assembles special operating tables such as fracture tables, positioning devices - Assumes other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility when assigned by supervising physician. - Responsible for knowledge of operating room policies and procedures. Participate in in-services and staff meetings - Participates in development of skills of OR staff Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours is an essential job function. What qualifications you will need: - Certified as a CST by the Association of Surgical Technologist and/or equivalent or higher education in surgery - CFA Certification through NBSTSA, ABSA or AST - 2 years as CFA or equivalent surgical experience - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date - Demonstrates surgical anatomy and physiology knowledge base and surgical technique related to first assisting - Competency in Intra-Op behavior such as tissue handling, providing instruments, suturing, and controlling blood loss - Application of asepsis and infection control - Ability to recognize surgical hazards and ability to initiate appropriate corrective and preventive actions Committed to the care and improvement of human life, Medical City Healthcare aims to deliver excellence - providing the highest quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities it serves. With the resources and experience of HCA Healthcare, including 186 hospitals in the United States and England, Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas region's largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers and includes 16 hospitals, about 5000 working physicians, and more than 17,000 employees in Dallas-Fort Worth. /n 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. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. /nHCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surgical First Assistant 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.

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