Certified Surgical First Assist - Surgery

Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: May 13, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionA surgical assistant functions in the role of a second physician, at the operating table. Ideally this individual should be another qualified surgeon or surgical resident. Non-licensed physicians or non-physicians with additional formal training and national certification as a surgical assistant are also acceptable, as deemed appropriate by the primary responsible surgeon, for the type and complexity of the surgical procedure.Located just minutes from the shores of Padre Island, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-South provides surgical and medical services for our patients in south Corpus Christi. Perfectly positioned to serve the rapidly-growing south side of Corpus Christi, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South is licensed for 158 beds. South offers a full range of medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency, intensive care as well as advanced diagnostic and imaging. The hospital is also home to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which enables recovering mothers to remain close to their premature or special needs babies.RequirementsCompletion of an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program/Certification through the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, American Board of Surgical Assistants or (CSA) through Texas Medical Board, National Surgical Assistant Association, or American Board of Surgical Assistants.Two-five years experience in the operating room preferred.Proficient in preoperative practice as both scrub and assistant with diversified operating room experienceCurrent First Assistant CertificationCPR-(American Heart Association)

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