Perioperative Surgical First Assistant – Expert Team Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Live Oak (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Education support

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to join the perioperative team under the surgeon's direction. The role combines responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist and Surgical First Assistant, ensuring safe operations and optimal patient outcomes in collaboration with the circulating RN and other perioperative staff.

Qualified candidates will have completed the specified education, hold one of the listed certifications, and meet the perioperative experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical first assistant training program.
• Meets ONE of the following: A. Graduate/completion of CAAHEP Surgical First Assistant, Surgical Assistant Program, Medical School Graduate OR allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation. B. Previous perioperative experience as a surgical technologist or surgical first assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgeon as part of the perioperative team and supports safe operations under supervision.
• Manages use of surgical instruments and collaborates with the circulating RN and other perioperative staff.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical First Assistant training program

Job description

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to join the perioperative team under the surgeon's direction. The role combines responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist and Surgical First Assistant, ensuring safe operations and optimal patient outcomes in collaboration with the circulating RN and other perioperative staff.

Qualified candidates will have completed the specified education, hold one of the listed certifications, and meet the perioperative experience