Certified Surgical First Assistant

Providence Medical Center; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Tuition reimbursement options

Employer 401K options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Job summary

Providence Medical Center in Weslaco, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to work full-time night shifts. The role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing high-quality surgical care. Candidates should have certification in surgical technology and proficiency in various surgical specialties.

Along with competitive pay, the position offers benefits such as health and dental insurance, 401K options, and paid time off. Join our dedicated team in a community-focused environment!

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in scrub role preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in the operating room and maintain the sterile field.
• Provide exposure, control bleeding, and assist with suturing during surgeries.
• Support the Surgical Department's mission with effective leadership.

Skills

Certification in Surgical Technology/Certified First Assistant

Proficient in Major Vascular, Thoracic, Open Heart, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General

Basic computer skills

Education

Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) - Labor and Delivery

Location: Knapp Medical Center - Weslaco, TX

Full-Time | Nights | 12 - Hour Shifts

The Certified Surgical First Assistant works directly alongside the surgeon in the operating room, helping position and prep the patient, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting with instruments throughout the procedure. First Assistant actively participates in surgery by providing exposure, controlling bleeding, suturing, closing incisions, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality surgical care.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Background

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Knapp Medical Center is an award‑winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people.

Responsibilities

• The position of CST/First Assistant reports to the Clinical Supervisor Surgical Services in the Surgery department/unit at Providence Medical Center.
• The mission of the Surgery Department is to provide a 24/7 high touch, high tech and efficient environment for our patients requiring elective, urgent or emergent surgical intervention.
• The Clinical Supervisor Surgery supports this mission by providing leadership in all aspects of operations and collaborating with all levels of leadership to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Certification in Surgical Technology/Certified First Assistant.
• Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program.
• Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub role, preferred.
• Must be proficient in the following specialties: Major Vascular, Thoracic, Open Heart, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider affirmation by American Heart Association.
• Basic computer skills.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf