Surgical Tech First Assistant

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance program

Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and more

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Brownsville is offering a full-time position for a surgical technologist first assistant. This role involves assisting the surgeon in various surgical procedures, while also managing preoperative and postoperative care tasks.

The ideal candidate should have a CAAHEP accredited education, with at least 3 years experience in a surgical setting. This position provides generous benefits, including insurance plans and a potential sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program; associate degree preferred.
• 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience required; 5 years preferred.
• AHA BLS, Surgical Technology certification, and Surgical First Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate equipment is available before procedures.
• Assist in moving and positioning the patient during surgeries.
• Provide assistance throughout the procedure utilizing various surgical techniques.

Skills

Intraoperative technical functions

Patient positioning

Surgical techniques

Education

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program

Associate degree

Tools

Surgical tools

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Brownsville hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto and home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Full Time, Days. The surgical technologist first assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that are within validated skills received during approved first assistant training course as well as those approved by applicable regulatory agencies, e.g., state and/or federal. The surgical technologist first assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care. This position may qualify for a sign‑on bonus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available; reviewing permit to confirm procedure; assisting in moving and positioning the patient; providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program. Preferred: Associate degree.

Experience: Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience. Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician.

Certifications: Required: AHA BLS, Surgical Technology certification, Surgical First Assistant certification, currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice professionally as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.

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