Certified Surgical First Assistant
The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX
3x12 hrs
$25-36/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care468 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Job Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
The surgical technologist first assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that are within validated skills received during approved, first assistant training course as well as those approved by applicable regulatory agencies, e.g. state and/or federal. The surgical technologist first assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available; reviewing permit to confirm procedure; assist in moving and positioning patient; providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.
Education
- Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
Preferred: Associate degree.
Experience
- Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.
- Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician.
Certifications
- Required: AHA BLS. Surgical Technology certification, Surgical First Assistant certification, currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.
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Facility
The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus
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- Short Term Acute Care
- 468 beds
Employer
The Hospitals of Providence
About El Paso, TX
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
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- Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.
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