Cardiovascular OR First Assistant - Full-Time

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Tulsa, OK is hiring for a Certified First Surgical Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Operating Room team. This full-time day-shift position requires call coverage and occasional nights, weekends, or holidays to support surgical procedures.

The role involves patient positioning, maintaining optimal exposure, hemostasis, wound care and instrument readiness, contributing to a safe and efficient operating room environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
• Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Ascension in Tulsa, OK is hiring for a Certified First Surgical Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Operating Room team. This full-time day-shift position requires call coverage and occasional nights, weekends, or holidays to support surgical procedures.

The role involves patient positioning, maintaining optimal exposure, hemostasis, wound care and instrument readiness, contributing to a safe and efficient operating room environment.