Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist - $25-41 per hour

BJC HealthCare; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist for a full-time position in Valley Park, Missouri. The role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room, providing intraoperative patient care, and maintaining surgical instruments. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate's degree preferred and 2-5 years of experience in surgical assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in surgical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant.
• Maintains accountability for surgical instruments.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Surgical Instruments

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BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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Additional Information About the Role

• The Operating Room at Christian Hospital is searching for a full-time position for NON-RN for First Assistant to assist Providers during procedures. See additional information below for your reference.

  • MON-FRI 0700-1530
  • Call required

Overview

Christian Hospitalhas been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

Contracted services providing assistance to the Surgeon in the Operating Room. Part of the Surgical team the Surgical Assistant has accepted responsibilities to work as a team member in the operating room.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Acts as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. Performs selected technical duties in an expanded perioperative role under the direction of the surgeon.

Responsibilities

Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.

Maintains accountability for the provision of surgical instruments to the surgical team.

Functions as a member of the surgical team and contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative department.

Participates in professional development and life-long learning.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

<2 years

Licenses & Certifications

CERT SURG TECH FIRST ASSIST

Surgical Technician

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #88927. Posted job title: First Assist Surgical Tech (NON-RN)

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.