Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Surgical First Assist OB At StoneSprings Hospital 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
StoneSprings Hospital 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 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.
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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 First Assist OB like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Surgical Assistant will assist the attending physician with the diagnostic/operative procedures performed in the operative suite. He/she will assist nursing and anesthesia personnel in the surgical area with patient and equipment problems as required. He/she will comply with the standards of practice established and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to provide a quality, comprehensive and coordinated delivery of care. Will comply with all hospital and department policies and established procedures. Considers age-related factors in care, treatment, education and evaluation of patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies and procedures.
Job Functions
1. Assists physician in performance of surgical procedure by holding retractors, providing tissue exposure and anticipating surgeon needs during procedure.
2. Participates in rapid turnover of operating room between cases by helping open sterile supplies, applying tourniquet when appropriate, helping with patient transfer and moving equipment into and out of room obtaining x-rays if appropriate and following direction of circulating nurse in preparing for case.
3. Implements OR department and hospital standards of care, protocols, and procedures in a knowledgeable and consistent manner.
4. Demonstrates awareness of safety issues and applies safety measures as listed in OR and hospital policy.
5. Assists circulating nurse in setting up room ensuring presence and proper functioning of all necessary equipment and instruments.
6. When not needed in an assist role, performs related duties including but not limited to: assist in cleaning and stocking; picking cases for next day; housekeeping duties; and attending staff meetings. Directly involved in room turnover between cases.
7. Works as a collaborative member of the OR team. Demonstrates ability to adjust to different situations at any given time. Anticipate needs of surgical team on field. Takes direction from circulating nurse
What qualifications you will need:
Education: Graduate of an accredited First Assist program and/or Graduate of Medical School. Completion of Surgical Technologist Course or equivalent required.
Certification: Surgical Technologist certification preferred. BLS through American Red Cross (AHA and military certifications accepted) is required upon hire.
Licensure: Current license as Surgical First Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Experience: Two years OR scrubbing experience required. Previous First Assistant experience preferred.
Proficient in English.
StoneSprings Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 2015. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 120+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Loudoun County. Our medical services includes a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health.
At StoneSprings Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical First Assist OB opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.