Certified First Assistant - PRN

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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 Certified First Assistant - PRN today with HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group.

• 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 Air Med 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.

Eligibility may vary by location.

Seeking a Certified First Assistant for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care. 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.

• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Applies principles of asepsis and infection control skillfully.
• Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative relative to operative procedures wherein the CFA assists.
• Performs positioning, prepping and draping the patient.
• Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulation bleeding, pints, ligating vessels and by other means as directed by the surgeon.
• Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques.
• Proficient in endovascular vein harvesting for revascularization. Supports the education of EVH in current CV surgery team.
• Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon.
• Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon; sutures the peritoneum, fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin.
• Anticipates the surgeon’s needs based on knowledge and application of the surgical process and assists with retracting and suturing.
• Assists with transferring the patient to and from the operating room.
• Coordinates the OR schedule for the practice.
• Responsible for orienting and mentoring new employees.
• Demonstrates flexibility to work with all surgeons.
• Serves as a liaison between operating surgeons and OR for special needs for cases, i.e. equipment, new procedures, etc.
• Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures.
• Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values statements.

• Graduate from accredited surgical technology or assisting program.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a First Assistant preferred.

• Current Certification as a CSFA through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Supporting HCA Healthcare’s 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high‑quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With…