Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) PRN

Job overview

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) PRN in Smyrna, TN. This is an onsite position with a salary that is not specified. TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is part of HCA Healthcare. The Certified First Assistant (CFA) is an active member of the healthcare team in the operating room, responsible for assisting the healthcare team in assessing the needs of patients and for organizing and planning care sufficient to meet identified needs during the preoperative and intra-operative phase.

What you'll do

• Prepare the surgical site to include shaving, marking, application of surgical scrub/paint.
• Apply positioning aids, tourniquet cuff, etc.
• Provide hemostasis by: injection, touches cautery to instrument held by physician, uses electrocautery on tissue, uses bipolar cautery, clamping/tying.
• Assist surgeon in utilizing/manipulating special equipment, i.e., video camera and equipment, etc.
• Perform skin closure by staples or suture as directed and supervised by surgeon.
• Insert and suture drains as directed and supervised by surgeon.
• Apply dressings, gauze, splints, and casts.
• Administer subcutaneous postoperative injections of local anesthetics when directed by the surgeon.

What we're looking for

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

3 years of related experience highly preferred.

Skills & competencies

certified surgical first assistant

csfa

prn

tristar stonecrest medical center

smyrna tn

onsite

operating room

surgery

healthcare

Benefits & perks

• 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.

About the employer

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.