What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical First Assistant - $25-36 per hour position at The Hospitals of Providence?
The Hospitals of Providence is seeking a Surgical First Assistant for a job in El Paso, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
Full Time, Rotate
Job Summary
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..
The Hospitals of Providence Job ID #2603000238. Posted job title: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
Salary : $25 - $36