Surgical First Assistant - Cardiac OR Specialist

Ochsner Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a qualified Surgical First Assistant with a strong background in operative procedures to join our surgical team. The role involves assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile technique, and harvesting the saphenous vein for grafting, under direct supervision.

Regular travel between facilities may be required. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program, with 5 years of surgery experience and BLS

Qualifications

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program.
• Preferred - Certified course in Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting.
• Required - 5 years of experience working in surgery.
• Preferred - 2 years of experience in Surgical First Assisting.
• Required - Certified Surgical Assistant or Certified First Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Practices strict adherence to sterile technique.
• Facilitates preparation of the patient for surgery.
• Provides visualization of the operative field.
• Under the direct supervision of the surgeon, harvests the saphenous vein for coronary artery grafting purposes.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressing and secures drainage system or intra aortic balloon pump to tissue.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current laws, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Suturing

Sterile technique

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel

Analytical skills

Computers/Software

Education

High school diploma & Surgical First Assistant program

Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting certification (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

Surgical instruments knowledge

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a qualified Surgical First Assistant with a strong background in operative procedures to join our surgical team. The role involves assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile technique, and harvesting the saphenous vein for grafting, under direct supervision.

Regular travel between facilities may be required. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program, with 5 years of surgery experience and BLS