Surgical Technologist First Assist

Overview

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We are looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist First Assist to be part of our team. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our colleagues over three years.

The Surgical First Assistant will perform in the role of Surgical First Assistant under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

• Maintain certification and stay current on all new practices and procedures through continuing education. This position will be executed in addition to the current facility description of the O.R. tech.
• Be proficient in the first scrub and assistant position in at least four or more of the following specialties:
  Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular, Plastic and Reconstructive, Obstetrics/Gynecology, ENT and General Surgery.
• Work within the scope of practice for the non-MD First Assistant as set forth by the American College of Surgeons and by OPRMC.

• Successful completion of a course for education and training in surgical first assisting.
• Current national certification through one of the following bodies: LLC-ST, NSAA, ABSA, or NRSA, or equivalent; BCLS affirmation required.
• Minimum of five years of surgical scrub experience in a variety of surgical specialties (Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular, Plastic and Reconstructive, Gynecology, ENT and General Surgery); cardiothoracic experience preferred. One year of experience as a certified first assistant is required.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services. The hospital has a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Level II Trauma Center, Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center, and Women’s & Children’s healthcare services. It includes a Maternal Fetal Health Center, antepartum unit, labor and delivery, and a Level III NICU. The campus includes multiple emergency rooms and serves thousands of patients annually.

OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute and has invested in charitable care and uninsured discounts. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level.

Employment type:

Full-time. Job function:
Health Care Provider. Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care.