Locum - First Assist NP/PA
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Overview
Required skills & experience 1. MUST have recent vein harvesting experience 2. Graduate from an accredited School of Surgical Technology or military equivalent 3. 2 - 3 Years surgical technician/assistant experience preferred 4. Current CPR certification 5. Current certification for First Assisting or Surgical Assisting (or meets eligibility requirements for being grandfathered in according to TX law) 6. MUST COMMIT TO A 40 HOUR WORK WEEK What you need to know - The First Assistant collaborates with the surgeon in performing a safe surgical procedure to maximize patient outcomes. - First Assistant is a member of the surgical team and provides knowledge of surgical anatomy, operative techniques related to the operative procedure. - The First Assistant has ability to provide principles of asepsis, proper positioning techniques, draping of the surgical site and as team member assists the surgeon with dissecting, cutting and manipulation of tissue along with suturing and stapling. - The First Assist will function in the Surgical Technologist role when not otherwise functioning in the First Assistant role. - May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, communicable diseases, x-ray/electromagnetic energy, toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, varied temperature conditions, potential electrical shock, and/or gaseous fumes.
Company
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease 106 hospitals in 18 states with approximately 17,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.