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Baptist Health System

Certified First Assistant - Surgery

Baptist Health System, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Certified First Assistant – Surgery (Baptist Health System) Embark on a rewarding career with Westover Hills Baptist Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity to make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

This position may qualify for a sign‑on bonus.

Full Time, Days

Position Summary The Surgical First Assistant assists the operating surgeon in the care of patients in surgery by performing selected duties. Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetrical patients. Facilitates safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Graduate of a Surgical First Assistant program with eligibility to earn certification through NBSTSA, ABSA, or NSAA within 120 days from graduation.

Minimum Experience 1 year of recent operating room experience, including direct patient contact and practice of proper sterile technique.

Preferred Experience 2 or more years of recent operating room experience.

Required Certifications / Licensure Must be Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification as a certified first assistant through NBSTSA, ABSA, or NSAA. Certification must be maintained either through continuing education or through recertification testing.

Required Courses / Completions Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunities Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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