Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a First Assist Technician Assistant for a job in Harlingen, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: First Assist Technician
- Discipline: Allied HealthProfessional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Summary
The Surgical Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions. The Surgical Assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care. Assist the operating surgeon in the care of patient in surgery by performing selected duties. Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetrical patients. Facilitates safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Surgical Assistant follows established practices and standards. Surgical Assistant completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned toSurgical Assistant
QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years of scrub and/or assisting experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 5 years of surgical technician experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must be Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification as a certified first assistant through the NBSTSA, ABSA or NSAA.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association
Training Center
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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #230#######-3. Posted job title: Surgical Tech First Assistant Full Time Days
Benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life insurance