Job Description
Additional Information About the Role
The Operating Room at Christian Hospital is searching for a full-time position for NON-RN for First Assistant to assist Providers during procedures. See additional information below for your reference.
MON-FRI 0700-1530
Call required
Overview
Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Contracted services providing assistance to the Surgeon in the Operating Room. Part of the Surgical team the Surgical Assistant has accepted responsibilities to work as a team member in the operating room.
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
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The 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 BJC HealthCare
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours,