What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Assist - Full Time position at Moore County Hospital District?
Moore County Hospital District (MCHD), located in Dumas, Texas, is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving Moore County and the surrounding areas. Our team of compassionate physicians, employees, and volunteers is committed to delivering the highest quality care in a hometown-friendly environment.
In 2024 and 2025, MCHD was honored as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, a recognition awarded to only 100 out of 1,366 critical access hospitals nationwide.
Additionally, our Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was recognized as a Best Performing Nursing Home for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 periods, placing in the top 5% of over 15,000 nursing homes evaluated.
MCHD is proud to provide comprehensive healthcare services to residents across six counties, ensuring accessible and exceptional care for our broader community.
We invite dedicated professionals to join our award-winning team and contribute to our mission of exceptional care.
Benefits offered will include:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Texas County and District Retirement System at 170% match!!
- Eligibility to contribute to a 457(b) retirement plan
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Surgery Nurse Director. Provides direct patient care by assisting the Physician/Surgeon and Charge Nurse with patients. Assists surgeons during invasive and non-invasive procedures, anticipates surgeon’s needs, and hands surgical instruments to surgeon. The scrub nurse prepares and organizes the operating room, cleans and sterilizes equipment, and maintains a sterile surgical environment. The scrub nurse also provides high-quality care to both adult and pediatric patients. Communicates with Charge Nurse and staff about the patient’s condition and responds quickly and request assistance when changes occur in the care of the patient. Additional duties may be required as needed.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Active RN or Certified Surgical Technician certification. Surgical First Assistant certification
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One year of perioperative experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Active RN, BLS, (ACLS and PALS upon hire) certifications.