TECH - OR/SURG FIRST ASSIST

UHS•Laredo, TX

58d

About The Position

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com Job Summary: As defined by the American College of Surgeons, the Surgical First Assistant is a trained individual who is able to participate in an actively assist the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously providing aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The role of the Surgical First Assistant is vital to the operating room and any surgical case within the operating suite. The Surgical First Assistant provides immediate support to the surgeon and should be knowledgeable, well rounded, helpful, and supportive team like attitude. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez, Recruiter at 956-523-2027.

Requirements

Graduate form an accredited Surgical Technologist program required
Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to DHL’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer
Current certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant with one of the following certifying bodies: American Board of Surgical Assistants National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (preferred) National Surgical Assistant Association
Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

Responsibilities

Participate in and actively assist the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously
Providing aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
Provides immediate support to the surgeon