Surgical First Assistant - General Surgery: OR Support

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is hiring a full-time Surgical Assistant in Alamogordo, NM. The role involves assisting surgeons during surgeries and handling preoperative and postoperative duties. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assist Program. BLS and Certification as Surgical Technologist First Assistant is required. Ideal candidates have 2 years of Surgical Tech experience. A structured 4 days - 10 hours work schedule set in a supportive environment fosters exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assist Program is required.
• 2 years of Surgical Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon under supervision throughout all phases of surgery.
• Facilitate patient positioning according to surgical needs.
• Perform tasks according to surgeon preferences.
• Assesses skin integrity and assists in patient recovery.

Skills

Assisting with surgical procedures

Patient positioning

Incision and closure techniques

Skin integrity assessment

Assisting in recovery

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Surgical First Assist Program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Energy sources for hemostasis

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is hiring a full-time Surgical Assistant in Alamogordo, NM. The role involves assisting surgeons during surgeries and handling preoperative and postoperative duties. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assist Program. BLS and Certification as Surgical Technologist First Assistant is required. Ideal candidates have 2 years of Surgical Tech experience. A structured 4 days - 10 hours work schedule set in a supportive environment fosters exceptional patient care.