First Assist

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for all age patients in the operating room. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments, as well as team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and/or Director of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Prepares reports and keeps records.
• Quickly adapts to the changing condition of the patient when needed.
• Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and physicians.

About Us

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Requirements

• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
• Must be an excellent team player.

Skills

Ability to prepare reports and keep records.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave).
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Pay

Pay Range: Min: $45.00 to Max: $59.90 (Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)