**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 procedures + assists in maintenance of equipment andsupplies and protects them when sending to Sterile Prep; provides instruments, suture, and supplies to thesurgeon in an appropriate and timely manner; + demonstrates knowledge of the procedure in order toanticipate 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 **Pay Range** $31.23 - $45.29 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.