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Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Certified Surg Tech First Assistant opening with Trident Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Trident 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.

We are seeking a(an) Certified Surg Tech First Assistant for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Certified Surgical First Assist will perform as the surgeon’s assistant in the operating room, during evaluations, procedures, care management, and follow-up. The Certified Surgical First Assist assumes the responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the circulator, the surgeon, the patient and their family, as well as the other members of the surgical team. The skills required for this position include but are not limited to setting up and scrubbing the following cases: Robotic, Bariatric, General, GI, GYN, Orthopedic, Spine/Neuro, Urology, Vascular, and ENT procedures.

What you will do in this role:

• You will manage instruments, equipment, and supplies for all surgical procedures

• You will be responsible for scrubbing, assisting, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon in all surgical procedures

• You will assist in the preparation of surgical patients. You will assist with positioning patients, applications of plaster casts, immobilizers as well as surgical dressings and drainage

• You will clamp, ligate, and cut tissue as per surgeon’s directive

• You will close all wound layers (facia, subcutaneous, and skin) as per surgeon’s directive

• You will also perform duties in the scrub role as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Surgical Technologist or Certified Surgical Assist Program is required

• Certification as Certified First Assist is required

• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required

• Prior OR Scrub Tech and/or First Assist experience is required

Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.

We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.

Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surg Tech First Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing 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.