Surgical First Assistant - General Surgery Expert

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support surgeons across preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative phases. The role involves positioning, exposure, hemostasis, and tissue handling per surgeon preference, with duties including preoperative patient prep and postoperative care under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited surgical assist program or related nursing/surgical technology program;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of Nursing, or Graduate of School of Surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assist surgeon under direct/indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative procedures.
• Position patient safely according to surgeon's preference and patient limits; assist with preoperative visits and prep (Foley, tourniquet, IVs, etc.).
• Perform tasks per surgeon preference including incision, closure, exposure, hemostasis, tissue dissection, implants/drains, and dressings.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of Nursing, or Graduate of School of Surgical technology

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support surgeons across preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative phases. The role involves positioning, exposure, hemostasis, and tissue handling per surgeon preference, with duties including preoperative patient prep and postoperative care under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited surgical assist program or related nursing/surgical technology program;