First Assistant Physician Assistant
Company: Common Spirit
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
St. Johns Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is
a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of
Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St.
Johns Regional is a part of Dignity Healths 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 OR
Must 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
Assistants
NCCPA 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
cylce
Preferred Requirements:
Two hundred (200) hours of practical experience with robots, a
minimum of 50 robotic cases
Special 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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