Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant jobs in El Paso, TX

Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant provides direct patient care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative period. Assists surgeon during surgical procedures by positioning skin preparation, providing wound exposure, performing tissue dissection, suturing, and other surgical tasks. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant administers medications and IV treatments as necessary. Participates in discharge planning and counsels patients and caregivers on appropriate post-operative care. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR). Requires Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Cert. Surgical First Assistant (Surgical Hospital)
  • University Medical Center of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX OTHER
  • Job Summary:

    Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.  Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.

     

    Required Skills:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and surgical technique/instrumentation.
    2. Intraoperative competency behaviors including handling of tissue, providing of instruments, control of blood loss and suturing.
    3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    4. Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations.
    5. Ability to recognize surgical hazards and initiate appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
    6. Ability to follow written protocols.
    7. Ability to effectively communicate and interact clearly with surgeon and others Associates.
    8. Ability to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
    9. Understands/satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate of age of patient served (adult, geriatric, pediatric and neonates).
    10. Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

     

    Required Experience:

    A. Work Experience:
    Two years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.  Experience as a Surgical First Assistant preferred.

     

    B. License/Registration/Certification:
    1. Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Surgical Assistant, Certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification required.
    2. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
    3. Current CPR training.

     

    C. Education and Training:
    High school diploma or equivalent.
    Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program required.
    Bachelor degree in related medical science field preferred.

  • 24 Days Ago

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Cert. Surgical First Assistant (Surgical Hospital)
  • UMC of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Under the dire...
  • 16 Days Ago

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RN First Assistant
  • University Medical Center of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Under the ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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RN First Assistant
  • UMC of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Under the ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Travel PCU RN - Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
  • Focus Staff Services
  • El Paso, TX OTHER
  • OverviewWe currently have a client in EL PASO, TX looking for a Travel PCU RN - Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse!Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN provide advance...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant Per Diem Rotate
  • The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus
  • El Paso, TX PER_DIEM
  • Summary The Surgical First Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions.The Surgical First ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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0 Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant jobs found in El Paso, TX area

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Cert. Surgical First Assistant (Surgical Hospital)
  • University Medical Center of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX
  • Job Summary: Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credential...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New Grad RN Resident Bariatric Surgery
  • Del Sol Medical Center
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Del Sol Medical Center, you come fi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New Grad RN Resident for LPDS Healthcare
  • Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you?AtLas Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, you co...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant Per Diem Rotate
  • Tenet Health
  • El Paso, TX
  • Job Description Summary The Surgical First Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid i...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New Grad RN MS Ortho Surgical
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Las Palmas Medical Center, you come...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New Grad RN MS Ortho Surgical
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Las Palmas Medical Center, you come...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cert. Surgical First Assistant (Surgical Hospital)
  • University Medical Center of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX
  • Job Summary: Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credential...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cert. Surgical First Assistant (Surgical Hospital)
  • University Medical Center of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX
  • Job Summary: Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credential...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only major Texas city on Mountain Time. Ciudad Juarez used to be on Central Time, but both cities are now on Mountain Time. El Paso is closer to the capital cities of four other states - Phoenix, Arizona (345 miles away); Santa Fe, New Mexico, (273 miles away); Ciudad Chihuahua, Chihuahua, (218 miles away), and Hermosillo, Sonora (325 miles away) - than it is to the capital of its own state, Austin (528 miles away). It is closer to Los Angeles, California...
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant jobs
$85,684 to $105,025
El Paso, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago