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FIRST ASSISTANT

Mission Hospital
Hendersonville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Description

Introduction

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

Benefits

Mission Hospital, 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.

We are seeking a 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

Supports department by providing direct patient care by assisting the surgeon in wound exposure, hemostasis, suturing and other technical functions during surgical procedures to achieve desired surgical outcomes. Aids perioperative team by scrubbing and caring for the patient before, during and after surgical intervention.

What qualifications you will need :

Required Education : Candidate must have one of the following degrees :

  • Graduate of an approved surgical technology program.
  • Associate of Science degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Science.
  • Graduate of a National Surgical Assistant Association approved Surgical Assistant Program
  • Required License :

  • Surgical Technician - current certification as a Certified First Assistant, current BLS certification
  • Surgical Assistant - current certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant, current BLS certification
  • If training other than surgical technology, please refer to criteria as stated on the CSA professional organization website www.nsaa.net
  • Required Experience : One year practicing as a CFA or CSA

    Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This is Mission Health's flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one America's 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023. Mission Hospital is in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an A, nationally recognizing Mission Hospital's achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020. This is the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care. We are the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital. The region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina. We are the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. We are the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.

    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.

    There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our 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.

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