Surgical Technologist First Assist

Overview

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Surgical Technologist First Assist? At Overland Park Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Overland Park Regional Medical Center 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 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist First Assist like you to be a part of our team.

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

What You Will Do In This Role:

• You will maintain certification and will stay current on all new practices and procedures of the role through continuing education. This position will be executed in addition to the current facility description of the O.R. tech.

• You are expected to be able to perform proficiently 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.

• You will work within the scope of practice for the non-MD First Assistant set forth by the American College of Surgeons and by OPRMC.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Successful completion of course for education and training in surgical first assisting

• Current national certification through one of the following bodies:
  Liaison Council on Certification of the Surgical Technologist (LLC-ST), National Surgical Assistants Association (NSAA), or The American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or National Registry for Surgical Assistant (NRSA) required;
  Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to achieve and maintain BCLS affirmation required.

• Minimum of five years of surgical scrub experience in a variety of surgical specialties including:
  Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular, Plastic and Reconstructive, Gynecology, ENT and General Surgery required. Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred. One year of experience as a certified first assistant required.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II…