Licensed Orthopedic Surgical First Assistant

Ortholonestar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Ortholonestar seeks an experienced Licensed Surgical Assistant to support orthopedic surgeons in the Houston operating room. You will perform first‑assist duties, help position patients, expose the operative field, and assist with wound closure under physician direction, while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.

The role requires a Texas Surgical Assistant license, current BLS certification, and prior orthopedic experience.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Texas Surgical Assistant license or eligible to practice as a Licensed Surgical Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited or recognized surgical assisting program or equivalent qualification.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as surgical first assistant during operative procedures.
• Assist with positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgical procedures.
• Provide exposure of the operative field through appropriate retraction and other approved techniques.
• Assist with tissue handling, retraction, suction, hemostasis and other surgical techniques as directed by the surgeon.
• Assist with closure of surgical wounds, including suturing, stapling and dressing application.
• Assist with placement and application of splints, braces, dressings, and other postoperative devices.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs to promote efficiency and patient safety.
• Maintain sterile technique and comply with infection-control standards.
• Assist with patient transfer and positioning before and after procedures.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Texas Surgical Assistant License

Graduate of accredited surgical assisting program

Current BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ortholonestar seeks an experienced Licensed Surgical Assistant to support orthopedic surgeons in the Houston operating room. You will perform first‑assist duties, help position patients, expose the operative field, and assist with wound closure under physician direction, while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.

The role requires a Texas Surgical Assistant license, current BLS certification, and prior orthopedic experience.