SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - FIRST ASSIST (CERT)

About the position

West Henderson Hospital is currently under construction and is expected to open in late 2024. When it does it will be the seventh acute care hospital in The Valley Health System. It will be located at the southwest corner of Raiders Parkway and St. Rose Parkway, near the Las Vegas Raiders' headquarters. When the hospital opens it will feature: 150 beds, a 37-bay emergency department, surgical suites including heart and hybrid suites, endoscopy suites, cardiac catheterization labs, an electrophysiology lab to treat heart rhythm disorders, and an interventional radiology/special procedures lab to treat neurological disorders. Inpatient nursing care units.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, attends to the patients' direct care needs.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her integrity with respect to maintenance and compliance, to policies.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates and maintains dexterity sufficient for successful completion of his/her assistant duties on each particular procedure.
• Maintains a professional attitude with respect to the dignity, privacy, and safety of the patient.
• Functions within the limits of his/her ability, and within the scope of practice set forth by the medical staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and appropriate state law.

Requirements

• Technical School/2 Years College/Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology, or program board eligible for SFA certification required.
• Three to five (3-5) years surgical tech experience required.
• Current CSFA Certification (through NBSTSA), CSA (through NSAA), or SA-C certification (through ABSA) required.
• Current American Heart Association (BLS) certification required.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Five to eight (5-8) years surgical tech experience preferred.
• Continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies related to perioperative or First Assisting practice.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies