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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Surgical Tech First Asst Cert you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

LewisGale 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 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Surgical Tech First Asst Cert where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

1. Utilizes principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field.*

2. Plans and provides equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs. Assists the surgical team in opening up items for case, cleaning rooms in between cases along with putting up unused supplies either in between cases or at the end of their assigned shift. *

3. Demonstrates competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care. *

4. Promotes cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room.*

5. Participates in on-call assignments and demonstrates flexibility to cover staffing as needed.*

6. Demonstrates flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department.*

7. Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient during their perioperative experience. *

8. Serves as a professional member of the OR team.

9. Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and inservices.

10. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital.

• Experience:Required – Minimum of three years operating room scrubbing experience.Preferred – One year experience as a surgical assistant.Education:Required – High school graduate. Graduate of an approved Certified Surgical Assistant Program.Required – Virginia surgical assistant licenseRequired – Certification as a Surgical First Assistant. Certification required within six (6) months of hire.

This is a full time weekends only position.

LewisGale Medical Center (https://lewisgale.com/locations/lewisgale-medical-center/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Tech First Asst Cert opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.