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Certified First Assistant Surgery Full Time Days

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a year
Location

Harlingen, TX 78553, US

Salary

$31.25 - $37.5 per hour

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The surgical first assistant aids the surgeon with intraoperative technical functions, including exposure, hemostasis, and closure, while also performing preoperative and postoperative duties.
  • Candidates must have graduated from a CAAHEP accredited program, with a preferred associate degree.
  • A minimum of 3 years of scrub and/or assisting experience is required, with a preference for 5 years as a surgical technician.
  • Required certifications include AHA BLS, Surgical Technology certification, and Surgical First Assistant certification, along with appropriate licensing as mandated by state law.
  • The job includes compliance with vaccination requirements and regular testing if exemptions are granted.

Summary

The surgical first assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions. The surgical 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.

Qualifications

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 at hire or obtain w/in 5 working days before assuming patient care. 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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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.
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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