Surgical First Assistant

**Location:** UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US:CO: Highlands Ranch **Department:** HRH OR Operating Room Work Schedule: Full Time, 80\.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) **Shift:** Flex **Pay:** $38\.72 \- $58\.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option **Summary:** Provides direct assistance to surgeon(s) during surgical procedures. **Responsibilities:** * Positions patient using stabilizing equipment to give best exposure for surgical procedure while maximizing patient comfort and safety. * Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation. * Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. * Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems. * Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast\-paced environment and take appropriate action. **Requirements:** * Education: High School diploma or GED. Surgical Technologist program. * Licensure/Certification: Certified as a one of the following: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by NBSTSA; Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) by NSAA; Surgical Assistant\-Certified (SA\-C) by ABSA. State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. * Minimum Experience: None Required. * BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in\-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well\-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. \* Recognition * Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3\-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. * Performance\-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. * Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well\-being * Medical, dental and vision coverage. * Access to 24/7 mental health and well\-being support for employees and dependents. * Disc