Surgical First Assist Float
HCA HealthONE, Littleton, CO, United States
Hourly Wage Estimate:
$48.02 - $72.00 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Responsibilities
Assist the surgeon in performing operations safely and expeditiously.
Provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and perform technical functions during surgery.
Set up sterile equipment, pull cases, and break down after procedures.
Handle instrumentation, equipment, and supply needs for all surgical procedures.
Provide wound retraction/exposure, positioning, aseptic practices, hemostasis and suturing as directed.
Perform delegated duties within scope of practice and contribute to overall plan of care.
Cover multiple complex specialties such as Robotics, Complex GI, Colorectal, Liver, Thoracic, and all types of Surgical Oncology.
Maintain competency in all required areas and self‑sufficient across facilities and surgeons.
Precept and coordinate resources as needed.
Be available for call across multiple specialties and facilities at requested hours.
Perform additional duties such as scrub technician, multi‑skilled tech, or other qualified roles as assigned.
Position Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registration as a Surgical Assistant by Colorado Division of Registration (DORA) and current certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or American Board of Surgical Assistants. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Education: Graduation from a school of surgical technology approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and completion of a First Assistant Program accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of ASA, ACS, and SASA by CAAHEP.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Surgery Technician.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced knowledge in the scrub role and demonstrated proficiency in multiple service lines/specialties. Expert specialized skills in multiple complex specialties including but not limited to Robotics, Complex GI, Colorectal, Liver, Thoracic and all types of Surgical Oncology. Demonstrates leadership qualities, appropriate judgement, problem‑solving skills, good organizational skills, professional communication, medication handling accountability, competence with Meditech and Microsoft Office, and adult learning principles.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Additional benefits: fertility, family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are an equal 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.
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$48.02 - $72.00 / hour
Learn More About The Benefits Offered For This Job.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Responsibilities
Assist the surgeon in performing operations safely and expeditiously.
Provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and perform technical functions during surgery.
Set up sterile equipment, pull cases, and break down after procedures.
Handle instrumentation, equipment, and supply needs for all surgical procedures.
Provide wound retraction/exposure, positioning, aseptic practices, hemostasis and suturing as directed.
Perform delegated duties within scope of practice and contribute to overall plan of care.
Cover multiple complex specialties such as Robotics, Complex GI, Colorectal, Liver, Thoracic, and all types of Surgical Oncology.
Maintain competency in all required areas and self‑sufficient across facilities and surgeons.
Precept and coordinate resources as needed.
Be available for call across multiple specialties and facilities at requested hours.
Perform additional duties such as scrub technician, multi‑skilled tech, or other qualified roles as assigned.
Position Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registration as a Surgical Assistant by Colorado Division of Registration (DORA) and current certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or American Board of Surgical Assistants. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Education: Graduation from a school of surgical technology approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and completion of a First Assistant Program accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of ASA, ACS, and SASA by CAAHEP.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Surgery Technician.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced knowledge in the scrub role and demonstrated proficiency in multiple service lines/specialties. Expert specialized skills in multiple complex specialties including but not limited to Robotics, Complex GI, Colorectal, Liver, Thoracic and all types of Surgical Oncology. Demonstrates leadership qualities, appropriate judgement, problem‑solving skills, good organizational skills, professional communication, medication handling accountability, competence with Meditech and Microsoft Office, and adult learning principles.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Additional benefits: fertility, family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are an equal 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.
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