Cert. Surgical First Assistant-Neuroscience Services

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a Cert. Surgical First Assistant-Neuroscience Services to support intraoperative procedures in a busy neuroscience service line.

The role involves assisting exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative tasks under surgeon supervision, and performing preoperative and postoperative duties to enhance patient care. Applicants should have two years of CST experience, CST and CSA/CSFA certifications, current CPR, and preference for bilingual

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Certification: CSA/CSFA/Surgical Assistant or equivalent required.
• Certification: CST required.
• Current CPR training required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions.
• Provide aid under surgeon supervision to facilitate safe operations.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to support patient care.

Skills

Surgical anatomy knowledge

Intraoperative competency

Interpersonal communication

Emergency response calmness

Hazard recognition

Following protocols

Communication with surgeon/associates

Team relationship skills

Patient population awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited surgical technologist program

Bachelor degree in related medical science field preferred

Job description

Cert. Surgical First Assistant-Neuroscience Services

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Rotating

Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.

Required Skills:

• 1. Demonstrate knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and surgical technique/instrumentation.
• 2. Intraoperative competency behaviors including handling of tissue, providing of instruments, control of blood loss and suturing.
• 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 4. Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations.
• 5. Ability to recognize surgical hazards and initiate appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• 6. Ability to follow written protocols.
• 7. Ability to effectively communicate and interact clearly with surgeon and others Associates.
• 8. Ability to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• 9. Understands/satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate of age of patient served (adult, geriatric, pediatric and neonates).
• 10. Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Required Experience:

• A. Work Experience: Two years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required. Experience as a Surgical First Assistant preferred.
• B. License/Registration/Certification:
  • 1. Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Surgical Assistant, Certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification required.
  • 2. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
  • 3. Current CPR training.
• C. Education and Training:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program required.
  • Bachelor degree in related medical science field preferred.