Certified Surgical First Assistant

Join our team as a full-time, Certified Surgical First Assistant in Tyler, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

• Exercises critical thinking skills in all aspects of the FA role.
• Establishes and maintains a safe operative environment.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room.
• Partners with the physician to enhance the effectiveness of patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and staff ensuring UT Health and departmental objectives are maintained
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Successful completion of an approved FA course
• Proficient in scrubbing all specialties with a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Current Certification in Surgical Technology
• Current Certification as a First Assistant
• Current BLS