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Certified Surgical First Assist
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Dignity Health Job Summary and Responsibilities: Certified Surgical First Assist provides 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 during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. This position is represented by SEIU, Local 1107 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Minimum Job Requirements
Completion of CAAHEP accredited first assist program and/or evidence of preceptorship of 140 operative cases as surgical first assist and/or evidence of previous experience in the role of a Certified First Assist. Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Completion of an Accredited Surgical First Assist Program with Certification as a Surgical First Assist. Current Certified Surgical Technologist with completion of a CAAHEP accredited first assist program. CT CPRBLS = AHA-Basic Life Support-Nat'l CT CSFA = Certified Surgical 1st Assist-Nat'l CT ORT = Certified Surgery Tech-Nat'l Both the Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assist certification(s) must be provisioned through the NBSTSA. Location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire, ongoing through internal facility resources. Preferred Qualifications
4 years Certified Surgical Technologist experience. Experience across Robotic, General, Neurosurgery, Spinal, Orthopedic; Cardiovascular, Thoracic, GYN, and Urology settings. CST and CSFA certification(s) provisioned through the NBSTSA preferred, but may be grandfathered in compliance with current Nevada Revised Statutes. Where You'll Work
As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada serves the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus is a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, with a national system of hospitals, care centers, and clinics. Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved. Pay Range
$43.37 - $60.12 /hour Senioriy level
Entry level Employment type
Contract Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Certified Surgical First Assist
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Dignity Health Job Summary and Responsibilities: Certified Surgical First Assist provides 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 during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. This position is represented by SEIU, Local 1107 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Minimum Job Requirements
Completion of CAAHEP accredited first assist program and/or evidence of preceptorship of 140 operative cases as surgical first assist and/or evidence of previous experience in the role of a Certified First Assist. Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Completion of an Accredited Surgical First Assist Program with Certification as a Surgical First Assist. Current Certified Surgical Technologist with completion of a CAAHEP accredited first assist program. CT CPRBLS = AHA-Basic Life Support-Nat'l CT CSFA = Certified Surgical 1st Assist-Nat'l CT ORT = Certified Surgery Tech-Nat'l Both the Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assist certification(s) must be provisioned through the NBSTSA. Location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire, ongoing through internal facility resources. Preferred Qualifications
4 years Certified Surgical Technologist experience. Experience across Robotic, General, Neurosurgery, Spinal, Orthopedic; Cardiovascular, Thoracic, GYN, and Urology settings. CST and CSFA certification(s) provisioned through the NBSTSA preferred, but may be grandfathered in compliance with current Nevada Revised Statutes. Where You'll Work
As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada serves the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus is a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, with a national system of hospitals, care centers, and clinics. Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved. Pay Range
$43.37 - $60.12 /hour Senioriy level
Entry level Employment type
Contract Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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