First Assistant Physician Assistant
Company: St Johns Regional Medical Center
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
St. John's Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California
is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of
America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St.
John's Regional is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California
Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest
not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an
integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from
the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient
services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each
hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help
meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more
at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.
Responsibilities:
In keeping with the Dignity Health mission and standards, the
Physician Assistant - First Assist reports to the Director of
Perioperative Services. Responsibilities include assessment,
planning, intervention, evaluation and standards of nursing
practice and optimal outcomes, including supervision of staff and
OR Technicians. Directly partners with surgeon intraoperatively and
assists with patient positioning. Directs and manages surgical team
members while practicing perioperative nursing. Will function as a
liaison between physicians, nursing staff, allied healthcare
professionals, patients and their families.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:Two (2) year intraoperative experience in
assisting the surgeon in the ORMust have graduated from a program
of instruction for Physical Assistants recognized and approved by
the California Regulatory Board and approved by the California
Regulatory Board of Physician AssistantsNCCPA Certification and
maintain of the NCCPA certification is required, in accordance with
the NCPPA requirement of being recertified in the fifth (5th) or
sixth -(6th) year maintenance s cylcePreferred Requirements:Two
hundred (200) hours of practical experience with robots, a minimum
of 50 robotic casesSpecial Skills:Ability to work in several
surgical specialties such as gynecology cases, open heart and
urology utilizing robotic technology.Work in other cases when no in
robotic cases
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