Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologist
Retreat Doctors' Hospital
Richmond, VA
Days

Shift: Days (No Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Certified Surgical First Assist Retreat Doctors' Hospital

Benefits

Retreat 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 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Certified Surgical First Assist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

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 and maintaining the sterile field. 
• Plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs. 
• Demonstrate competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care.
• Provide assistance and education to the scrub if unfamiliar with procedure or 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, seminars and in-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, patients and the management team. 
• Demonstrate flexibility by working with OR management and surgical team to cover call and staffing needs.
• Assists the staff with room preparation, turnover, and stocking of rooms and carts 
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills on behalf of patient, self and peers.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital. 
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in 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

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

"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

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surgical First Assist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - 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.