Certified Surgical First Assistant Open Heart FT Days

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Certified Surgical First Assistant Open Heart FT Days Position Summary 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.

Requirements

• Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy
• Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.
• Required: BLS. Surgical Technology Certification. Surgical First Assistant certification. Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Associates degree
• Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees