CSFA-Certified Surgical First Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support the operating surgeon and patient care in the OR. You will perform assigned duties, apply sterile technique, and ensure safe conduct of procedures in a collaborative team environment.

The position requires graduation from a Surgical First Assistant program, active BLS, and certification eligibility within 120 days. Prior OR experience is valued and a sign-on bonus may be offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical First Assistant program with eligibility to earn certification within 120 days from graduation.
• 1 year of recent operating room experience, including direct patient contact and sterile technique.
• 2+ years of recent operating room experience preferred.
• Must be Certified Surgical Technologist and certified first assistant by NBSTSA/ABSA/NSAA.
• Active Healthcare Provider BLS on hire; BLS required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operating surgeon in surgery with selected duties.
• Provide direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetrical patients.
• Facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive procedures.
• Complete established competencies within introductory period; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Surgical First Assistant program

NBSTSA/ABSA/NSAA certification eligibility

Active Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

Baptist Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support the operating surgeon and patient care in the OR. You will perform assigned duties, apply sterile technique, and ensure safe conduct of procedures in a collaborative team environment.

The position requires graduation from a Surgical First Assistant program, active BLS, and certification eligibility within 120 days. Prior OR experience is valued and a sign-on bonus may be offered where applicable.