Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

The Hospitals of Providence; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus in El Paso, TX, seeks a Surgical Technologist First Assistant to support the surgeon in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative tasks. You will perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care under supervision.

PREFERRED: Associate degree; REQUIRED: 3 years scrub/assisting experience; certifications include AHA BLS and Surgical First Assistant; must be licensed or eligible as required by law.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Preferred: Associate degree.
• Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.
• Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.
• Assist in moving and positioning patient; provide intraoperative assistance throughout the procedure.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Intraoperative assistance

Pre/postoperative duties

Education

CAAHEP accredited program

Job description

Overview

The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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• 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.

• 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.