Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologist
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Richmond, VA
Days

Shift: Days (Rotating Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Surgical Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Johnston-Willis Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Johnston-Willis 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Certified Surgical Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

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
• Vocational School Graduate
• (SA) Surgical Assistant, or (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

"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 Certified Surgical 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.