Current jobs related to Surgical First Assistant - San Antonio - Christus Health
-
Surgical First Assistant
2 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our team at Methodist Hospital Texsan. As a Surgical First Assistant, you will work closely with our experienced surgeons to provide exceptional patient care and support.ResponsibilitiesAssist surgeons during procedures, providing visualization of the operative site and manipulating...
-
Surgical First Assistant
2 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeJob SummaryThe Surgical First Assistant plays a vital role in the perioperative team, working under the direction of the surgeon to ensure a safe and successful operation. This position requires a high level of skill and attention to detail, with a focus on providing optimal patient outcomes.ResponsibilitiesFunctions as a surgical first assistant at the...
-
Surgical First Assistant
4 weeks ago
San Antonio, United States JobRialto Full timeJob Summary: A surgical assistant provides assistance to surgeons during operations and surgical procedures. The surgical assistant will provide pre and post-operative patient care, perform a variety of crucial tasks during operations, and may perform some clerical work. Key Responsibilities: • Assist surgeons during operations and surgical procedures....
-
Surgical First Assistant
4 weeks ago
San Antonio, United States Compunnel Full timeJob Summary: A surgical assistant provides assistance to surgeons during operations and surgical procedures. The surgical assistant will provide pre and post-operative patient care, perform a variety of crucial tasks during operations, and may perform some clerical work. Key Responsibilities: • Assist surgeons during operations and surgical...
-
Surgical First Assistant
3 weeks ago
San Antonio, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeDescription Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Surgical First Assistant opening with Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team. Benefits Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, offers a...
-
Surgical Tech
4 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Bluepipes Full timeJob Title: Surgical Tech - First AssistWe are seeking an experienced Surgical Tech - First Assist to join our team at TRS Healthcare. As a Surgical Tech - First Assist, you will be responsible for assisting surgeons and other medical professionals during surgical procedures.Job Summary:The Surgical Tech - First Assist will work in the Operating Room,...
-
Surgical First Assistant PRN
2 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical First Assistant PRN to join our team at Methodist Hospital Landmark. As a Surgical First Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our perioperative department, working closely with our surgeons and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional...
-
Surgical First Assistant Position
3 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States TalentBurst Full timeSurgical First Assistant Job OpportunityTalentBurst, Inc is seeking a skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our team in San Antonio, Texas.Job DetailsSpecialty: Surgical First AssistantDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 13 weeksHours per week: 40Shift: 10 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced...
-
Surgical First Assistant PRN
1 month ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical First Assistant to join our team at Methodist Hospital Landmark. As a Surgical First Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our perioperative services, working closely with our surgeons and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient...
-
Surgical First Assistant PRN
3 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical First Assistant to join our team at Methodist Hospital Landmark. As a Surgical First Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our perioperative services, working closely with our surgeons and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient...
-
Lead Surgical First Assistant
2 days ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeJob SummaryThe Surgical First Assistant plays a crucial role in the perioperative team, working under the direction of the surgeon to ensure a safe and successful operation. This position requires a high level of skill and expertise, with a focus on providing optimal patient results.Key ResponsibilitiesFunctions as a surgical first assistant at the direction...
-
Surgical First Assistant PRN
1 month ago
San Antonio, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeDescription Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Surgical First Assistant PRN opening with Methodist Hospital Landmark today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team. Benefits Methodist Hospital Landmark, offers a total rewards package that...
-
Lead Surgical First Assistant
3 weeks ago
San Antonio, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeDescription Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Lead Surgical First Assistant with Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Benefits Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, offers a total rewards...
-
Surgical First Assistant Position
4 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States LanceSoft Full timeSurgical First Assistant Job OpportunityLanceSoft is seeking a skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our team for a travel assignment in San Antonio, Texas.Job DetailsSpecialty: Surgical First AssistantDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalAssignment Length: 13 weeksTotal Hours Per Week: 40Shift Breakdown: 4x10 hoursAs a Surgical First Assistant, you will...
-
Lead Surgical First Assistant
2 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeJob SummaryThe Surgical First Assistant plays a vital role in the perioperative team, working under the direction of the surgeon to ensure a safe and successful operation. This position requires a high level of skill and expertise in both surgical instruments and tissue handling.Key ResponsibilitiesFunction as a surgical first assistant at the direction of...
-
Travel Surgical First Assistant
4 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Health Carousel Travel Nursing and Allied Health Full timeTravel Surgical First Assistant Job OpportunityHealth Carousel Travel Nursing and Allied Health is seeking a qualified Surgical First Assistant to join our team for a 13-week assignment in San Antonio, TX.Assignment Details:Location: San Antonio, TXShift: DaysHours Per Week: 40About the Role:We are looking for a skilled Surgical First Assistant to provide...
-
Surgical First Assistant PRN Position
3 days ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Hospital Landmark Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our team at Methodist Hospital Landmark. As a Surgical First Assistant, you will work closely with our perioperative team to ensure the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesFunction as a surgical first assistant at the direction of and under the...
-
Surgical First Assistant PRN Opportunity
3 days ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeJob SummaryThe Surgical First Assistant plays a vital role in the perioperative team at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. This position requires a highly skilled and experienced individual to assist the surgeon during procedures. The Surgical First Assistant will work closely with the circulating RN and other perioperative team members to ensure a safe and...
-
Surgical First Assistant PRN Position
4 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical First Assistant to join our team at Methodist Hospital Landmark. As a Surgical First Assistant, you will work closely with our surgeons and perioperative team to provide exceptional patient care and support.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist surgeons during procedures, providing visualization of the...
-
Surgical First Assistant Travel Position
3 weeks ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States TalentBurst, Inc Full timeTalentBurst, Inc Travel Surgical First Assistant JobTalentBurst, Inc is seeking a skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our team for a travel assignment in San Antonio, Texas.Job DetailsSpecialty: Surgical First AssistantDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 13 weeksHours: 40 hours per weekShift: 10 hours, daysEmployment Type:...
Surgical First Assistant
4 months ago
Summary:
As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center (CSRH-MC), located in the South Texas Medical Center, provides a high-level of care through compassionate hands, experience physicians, and advanced technology, including the da Vinci Surgical Robot System and the Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted System. Services at the 178- bed facility include Acute Care of the Elderly Unit, cardiology, diabetes care, emergency care, general surgery, kidney transplantation at the CHRISTUS Transplant Institute, orthopedics, outpatient rehabilitation and aquatic therapy, Senior Behavioral Health Center, urology, and the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center.
Responsibilities:
• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• The surgical assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative dillies and procedures at all times.
• The surgical assistant facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's preference, patient's anatomical and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed. A preoperative introduction visit may be done to assess the surgical site to better aid in positioning. Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient to include but not limited to: Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application, placement of intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application, and other procedures as needed.
• The surgical assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision and layered closure 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.
• The surgical assistant applies any other specific dressing material such as splints or casts. Assesses skin integrity, assists in transfer of the patient, and follows the patient to recovery if needed or directed by surgeon.
• The surgical assistant who has appropriate training also performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but not limited to: vein and graft harvesting, and graft and implant preparation.
• The surgical assistant performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Frist Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of Nursing, or Graduate of School of Surgical technology required
2 years of Surgical Tech experience preferred
BLS required
Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant required
ACLS preferred
Work Schedule:
Varies
Work Type:
Full Time
EEO is the law - click below for more information:
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%
