CHRISTUS Health - Beaumont, TX

posted 2 months ago

Full-time
Beaumont, TX
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Surgical First Assistant at West Beaumont Hospital plays a crucial role in supporting surgeons during operations by providing assistance in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions. This position also involves preoperative and postoperative duties to ensure optimal patient care. The role requires working under the supervision of the surgeon and adhering to hospital policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties and procedures.
  • Facilitate the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's preference and the surgical procedure being performed.
  • Assist the circulator and anesthesia provider in patient preparation, including Foley catheter placement and intravenous catheter placement.
  • Perform specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference, including incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, and achieving hemostasis.
  • Manipulate and dissect/remove tissues, aid in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains, and apply appropriate dressing material specific to the procedure.
  • Assess skin integrity, assist in patient transfer, and follow the patient to recovery if needed or directed by the surgeon.
  • Perform additional procedures under surgeon supervision, such as vein and graft harvesting, and graft and implant preparation.
  • Complete 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 First 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 Certification required.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant required.
  • ACLS Certification preferred.
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