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Surgical First Assistant - Surg General

Christus Health

San Antonio, TX
27 days ago

Job Description

Join Christus Health as a Surgical First Assistant where you'll play a vital role in supporting surgeons during operations and ensuring optimal patient care. With a commitment to excellence, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding surgical services in a state-of-the-art facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the surgeon under supervision during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures
  • Facilitate safe patient positioning
  • Prepare the patient for surgery including Foley catheter placement and IV catheter placement
  • Perform specific surgical tasks as per surgeon preference
  • Assess skin integrity and assist in patient transfer

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assist Program
  • Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant
  • BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of Surgical Tech experience
  • ACLS certification