Surgical First Assistant — Cross‑Train & Grow in the OR

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development across UHS

CEU courses access

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX seeks a Surgical First Assistant to actively assist the surgeon during operations, ensuring safety and efficient patient care. The role requires teamwork, readiness to support exposure, hemostasis, and other technical tasks in the operating room.

The candidate should hold a Certified Surgical First Assistant credential and a current BLS certification, with a willingness to be cross-trained in related areas.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Willingness to be cross trained to other areas.
• Must adhere to DHL’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon actively during operations to ensure safety and expeditiousness.
• Provide exposure, hemostasis, and other technical support as needed.
• Remain a supportive and knowledgeable team member in the operating room.

Skills

Willingness to cross-train

Compliance program

Education

Certified Surgical First Assistant

BLS Certification

Tools

Surgical settings

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX seeks a Surgical First Assistant to actively assist the surgeon during operations, ensuring safety and efficient patient care. The role requires teamwork, readiness to support exposure, hemostasis, and other technical tasks in the operating room.

The candidate should hold a Certified Surgical First Assistant credential and a current BLS certification, with a willingness to be cross-trained in related areas.