Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • West Palm Beach, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide direct patient care during the perioperative phase. To function interdependently with surgeons and apply knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient. Functions under the supervision of the Surgeon and Registered Nurse. When not assisting surgeon, will function as surgical scrub technician. Complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital and with surgical services standards of care. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays. Knowledge of, adherence of monitoring and compliance of all regulatory and licensing agencies including but not limited to JCAHO, OSHA, AHCA, CMS.

Requirements

• Knowledge of, adherence of monitoring and compliance of all regulatory and licensing agencies including but not limited to JCAHO, OSHA, AHCA, CMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during the perioperative phase.
• Function interdependently with surgeons and apply knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient.
• Function under the supervision of the Surgeon and Registered Nurse.
• When not assisting surgeon, will function as surgical scrub technician.
• Comply with the objectives and policies of the hospital and with surgical services standards of care.
• Work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of, adherence of monitoring and compliance of all regulatory and licensing agencies including but not limited to JCAHO, OSHA, AHCA, CMS.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed