#Surgical first assistant programs texas skin

Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is on constant watch for maintenance of the sterile field. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Participates in providing quality care by supporting quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.

#Surgical first assistant programs texas skin

The surgical first assistant assists the surgeon, under his/her supervision, during the procedure with retraction, skin suturing, tying, hemostasis and other first assistant skills according to AORN standards and practices. If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa family! Our healing ministry now includes five full-service hospitals with 1,159 licensed beds, and a number of specialty centers. We remain the only Catholic faith-based, non-profit health care system in San Antonio and New Braunfels. Since 1869, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has grown and flourished just as South Texas has grown. We're about the people of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and all the South Texas communities we serve. We're about people who need us, from small bumps to massive trauma, no matter their economic bracket. CHRISTUS is about the people who work here: our award-winning medical staff, dedicated housekeeping staff, compassionate nurses and patient-focused ancillary staff. People we meet and care for people whose lives we enhance, and those whose lives we save. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System is about people.