*Surgical Tech First Assistant Full Time Nights
Company: Valley Baptist - Harlingen
Location: San Benito
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus 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
assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to
facilitate patient care. Responsible for ensuring appropriate
equipment is available; reviewing permit to confirm procedure;
assist in moving and positioning patient; providing assistance
throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques. Who
We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and
supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to
improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide
comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We
started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we
acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real
estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years,
we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a
home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide
a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their
care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of
compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical
innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and
shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and
community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch
many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the
lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health
system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep
with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses -
our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately
510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are
differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service
lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work
Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health
for clients across the country, through the delivery of
healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care
solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can
accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of
our patients and their families, every day. Careers at Tenet At
Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with
compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers
and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether
providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an
organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and
support to serve our patients and customers in the best way
possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members
further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
Education: Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
Preferred: Associate degree. Experience: Required: 3 years scrub
and/or assisting experience. Preferred: 5 years as surgical
technician. Certifications: Required: AHA BLS. Surgical Technology
certification, Surgical First Assistant certification, currently
licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as
required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. LI-NR1
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding
mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this
position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will
be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval
of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If
you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will
be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the
law.
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