Description

Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo West Campus, 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 & 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 & home insurance

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

• Review permit to confirm procedure and special needs, confirm procedure with surgeon
• Determine appropriate equipment needed for procedure.
• Assisting in moving and positioning of patient.
• Insert and remove Foley catheter in urinary bladder
• Draping of patient according to surgeon guidelines
• Provide exposure, retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Position Summary

The surgical first assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Completion of formal Non-Physician Surgical Assistant program, accredited by CAAHEP
  • Experience: 1 Year
  • Licensure/Certification: CFSA - Certified Surgical First Assist or CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant
  • Special Skills: Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience: One year experience as a certified surgical technician - first assist

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Requisition #: 2503037144

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