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Surgical First Assist (Non-RN)
Location:
O Fallon, MO
Description:
Additional Information About the Role Grow your surgery career and join Progress West Hospital as a First Assist! Great opportunity to see a variety of cases in the OR! PRN - Flexible Scheduling Day Shift - Start Times are Between 6:00AM - 8:30AM Surgical Technologist Certificate Required First Assist Certificate Required Overview Opened in 2007, Progress West Hospital is BJC HealthCare's newest hospital in St. Charles County, featuring modern private rooms. It offers 24-hour emergency services and has partnered with St. Louis Children's Hospital to provide world-class pediatric emergency care. Progress West Hospital also provides surgical services, endoscopy services, a cardiac catheterization lab, medical/surgical inpatient services, diagnostic imaging, lab services, and the Advanced Wound Center, a specialty wound treatment facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Progress West Hospital recently completed an expansion of its Childbirth Center to include enhanced services for at-risk mothers and babies, with a newborn ICU that provides care for babies born as early as 32 weeks.Progress West Hospital is a Certified Level II Stroke Center. The hospital's medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, pediatrics, and orthopedics.The Surgical Services department includes 3 ORs. We provide a full range of surgery programs -- inpatient or outpatient, general or specialty -- in an environment that promotes healing. Surgical services include by not limited to: General surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Urology, Colorectal, Gynecology, Gastrointestinal (GI), Plastic surgery. This department, along with all departments within the hospital, supports the guiding principles of the hospital in providing care that is customized and reflects the patient's needs, values, and choices. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Acts as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. Performs selected technical duties in an expanded perioperative role under the direction of the surgeon. Responsibilities Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member. Maintains accountability for the provision of surgical instruments to the surgical team. Functions as a member of the surgical team and contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative department. Participates in professional development and life-long learning. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience Licenses & Certifications CERT SURG TECH FIRST ASSIST Surgical Technician Preferred Requirements Education Associate's Degree Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Surgical First Assist (Non-RN) is a Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Job at BJC Healthcare located in O Fallon MO. Find other listings like Surgical First Assist (Non-RN) by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Jobs.