Overview

Certified Surgical First Assist

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

The surgical First Assistant renders patient care by assisting the surgeon during operative procedures. The Assistant
functions under the direction of the operating surgeon during the patient's surgical experience. The Assistant provides
support to the surgeon by assisting with exposure and visualization, hemostasis, wound closure and other technical functions
that will help assure a safe surgical procedure.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Helps select and assemble instruments, supplies, and equipment for proceduresassists in maintenance of equipment and
supplies and protects them when sending to Sterile Prep; provides instruments, suture, and supplies to the
surgeon in an appropriate and timely manner;demonstrates knowledge of the procedure in order to
anticipate the surgeon's needs; prepares sterile field and arranges instruments in a timely manner;Position and prep patients prior to surgical procedures, ensure clear visibility for the surgeon
Qualifications

Required Education:

Associates Degree

Required Licensure:

Certified Surgical First Assist Certification through ABSA, NBSTSA, NSAA