Surgical First Assistant RN – Perioperative Specialist

Downtown Boulder Partnership; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension Plan/403(b)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support surgeons in the operating room and contribute to perioperative patient care. The role focuses on acting as a first assistant and performing selected duties under the surgeon's direction.

The candidate will deliver intraoperative care, handle instruments, and work as part of the surgical team to improve department efficiency, while engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: <2 years in the field.
• Licenses & Certifications: CERT SURG TECH FIRST ASSIST and Surgical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon.
• Maintains accountability for the provision of surgical instruments to the surgical team.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contributes to the perioperative department's efficiency.
• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.

Skills

Intraoperative care

Team collaboration

Surgical instruments

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support surgeons in the operating room and contribute to perioperative patient care. The role focuses on acting as a first assistant and performing selected duties under the surgeon's direction.

The candidate will deliver intraoperative care, handle instruments, and work as part of the surgical team to improve department efficiency, while engaging in ongoing professional development.