Surgical First Assistant: Cross‑Trained OR Expert

Universal Health Services; Laredo (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Excellent benefits

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

CEU courses

Guest website information

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX, is seeking a Surgical First Assistant certified to actively assist the surgeon during operations, providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical support to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, well-rounded, team-oriented, and committed to DHL’s compliance program, with certification and BLS in good standing and willingness to cross-train across units.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Willingness to cross-train to other areas.
• Must maintain current BLS certification and SA/related standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in exposing, hemostasis and other technical functions to support safe operations.
• Provide immediate operating room support and maintain a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Skills

Cross-trained to other areas

Compliance with policies

Commitment to Compliance Program

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical First Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX, is seeking a Surgical First Assistant certified to actively assist the surgeon during operations, providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical support to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, well-rounded, team-oriented, and committed to DHL’s compliance program, with certification and BLS in good standing and willingness to cross-train across units.