Surgical First Assistant

1 week ago


Lakeway, United States Baylor Scott & White Health Full time

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant for a job in Lakeway, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Staff

The Surgical Tech First Assistant combines duties of Certified Surgical Technologist and First Assistant in major surgeries. This person is crucial to surgical teams during complex procedures, working collaboratively with a Registered Nurse. In the role of First Assistant, they work closely under surgeon guidance, with dynamic responsibilities and growth opportunities within a supportive team.

What You'll Do

Ensure supplies, equipment, instruments are ready, open, and working well for each procedure.
You'll update preference cards based on surgeon's preferences. Cards list equipment, supplies, and notes for current and future procedures.
You will work with surgeons before the procedure to discuss equipment and supply needs. You will assist in creating instrument trays.
Prepare the operating room according to the surgical schedule. Arrange sterile instruments and supplies for each procedure required.
You will perform quality assurance procedures on equipment and report any issues found.
You will assist the surgeon during surgery by providing sterile supplies and anticipating the team's needs.
Handle surgical specimens per protocol, notify nurse about source material, then deliver to correct location.

What Will Make You Successful In The Role

You need good communication skills and a deep knowledge of operating room procedures.
Collaboration with hospital departments and understanding patient processes is key.
Being a proven team player is vital.
Qualifications

Completion of an accredited program is mandatory.
A minimum of (4) four years of experience
Applicants must have Basic Life Support certification or must secure one within 30 days of joining the team.
You must be certified as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical First Assistant by either NBSTSA or NCCT.

Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #24007919.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program


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