Surgical First Assistant, Surg General - Full time
CHRISTUS Health
Application
Details
Posted: 29-Nov-24
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Internal Number: 212158
Description
Summary:
As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
Requirements:
A.Education/Skills
?High School Diploma or equivalent is required
?Graduation from an accredited Surgical Frist Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of Nursing, or Graduate of School of Surgical technology required
B.Experience
?2 years of Surgical Tech experience preferred
C.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
?BLS required
?Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant required
?ACLS preferred
Work Type:
Full Time
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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.