Certified Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Generous PTO

Career development

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a skilled Surgical First Assistant to support the operating surgeon and the surgical team. The role involves direct and indirect technical care for surgical patients, ensuring safe and efficient invasive procedures.

The position requires graduation from a Surgical First Assistant program with certification eligibility within 120 days, Certified Surgical Technologist status, and BLS at hire with AHA BLS within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical First Assistant program eligible for NBSTSA/ABSA/NSAA certification within 120 days.
• Must be Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Active Healthcare Provider BLS on hire; must obtain AHA BLS within 60 days.
• Minimum 1 year of recent operating room experience including direct patient contact and sterile technique.
• Preferred 2+ years of OR experience.
• Certification as a first assistant through NBSTSA, ABSA or NSAA; maintained via CE or recertification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operating surgeon in patient care during surgery; provide direct and indirect technical care.
• Facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
• Follow established practices and standards; complete competencies within introductory period.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assisting

Education

Surgical First Assistant program

Certification eligibility NBSTSA/ABSA/NSAA within 120 days

Job description

Overview

Baptist Medical Center 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.

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

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Surgical First Assistant assists the operating surgeon in the care of patient in surgery by performing selected duties. Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetrical patients. Facilitates safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of a Surgical First Assistant program with eligibility to earn certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) within 120 days from graduation.

Preferred Education

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year of recent operating room experience, including direct patient contact and the practice of proper sterile technique.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 or more years of recent operating room experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must be Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification as a certified first assistant through the NBSTSA, ABSA or NSAA. Certification must be maintained either through continuing education or through recertification testing.

Preferred Certifications/Licensure

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of a Surgical First Assistant program with eligibility to earn certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) within 120 days from graduation.

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.