Surgical Tech First Assistant Nights

Overview

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Surgical First Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions. The surgical first assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care. Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available; reviewing permit to confirm procedure; assist in moving and positioning patient; providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

• Assist with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions under direction of the surgeon.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care as needed.
• Ensure appropriate equipment is available for procedures.
• Review permits to confirm procedures.
• Assist in moving and positioning patients and provide assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

Who We Are — We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Our Story — We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we ve grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

We have a rich history re are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Impact Today — Today, we are a leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet s operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spans 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top-notch medical specialists and service lines tailored within each community we serve.

The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

Careers at Tenet — At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.

As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

Education

• Required:
  
  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 profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.

Other

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• Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If offered this position and you must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.