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HCA Healthcare · TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center · Nashville, TN

Surgical First Assistant

TypeFull time
Experience3+ yrs pref.
EducationHS diploma
PostedOct 19
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓There are more than 300 board certified physicians representing more than 20 specialties.
Certifications
✓BLS certification
✓TN Surgical Assistant Certification
Completion of Accredited CST FA Education Program preferred
Education
✓High School Diploma/GED
Qualifications
✓Serving our community for the past 40 years, TriStar Southern Hills has been a leader for a wide range of healthcare services.
✓These include emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation.
✓TriStar Southern Hills is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center.
✓Many have offices located on our campus.
✓HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
✓"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
✓HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
At least 3 years’ experience preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistancePaid parental leaveLife and disability insurance
HCA Healthcare
For-profit · Nashville, TN · 185 hospitals · 19 states
18,497open roles
101beds at this facility
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓There are more than 300 board certified physicians representing more than 20 specialties.
Certifications
✓BLS certification
✓TN Surgical Assistant Certification
Completion of Accredited CST FA Education Program preferred
Education
✓High School Diploma/GED
Qualifications
✓Serving our community for the past 40 years, TriStar Southern Hills has been a leader for a wide range of healthcare services.
✓These include emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation.
✓TriStar Southern Hills is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center.
✓Many have offices located on our campus.
✓HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
✓"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
✓HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
At least 3 years’ experience preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistancePaid parental leaveLife and disability insurance
HCA Healthcare
For-profit · Nashville, TN · 185 hospitals · 19 states
18,497open roles
101beds at this facility
Want the next healthcare job in Tennessee by email?
Weekly, free, unsubscribe with one click.

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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family!

Jump-start your career as a Certified Surgical First Assistant today with TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center. Benefits TriStar Southern Hills 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 Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Come join our team as a Certified Surgical First Assistant. We care for our community!

Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply today!

The Surgical First Assist assists the surgeon in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions during the surgical procedure. Initiates appropriate intra- operative behaviors unique to first assisting. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures.

Maintains a sterile environment. POSITION

In addition to Surgical Technologist

High School Diploma/GED BLS certification Completion of Accredited CST FA Education Program preferred TN Surgical Assistant Certification At least 3 years’ experience preferred Serving our community for the past 40 years, TriStar Southern Hills has been a leader for a wide range of healthcare services. These include emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. TriStar Southern Hills is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center.

There are more than 300 board certified physicians representing more than 20 specialties. Many have offices located on our campus. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019).

In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 Certified Surgical First Assistant opening.

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About the role

The Surgical First Assist assists the surgeon in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions during the surgical procedure. Initiates appropriate intra- operative behaviors unique to first assisting. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures.