Surgical First Assistant: Expert OR Support

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health seeks a Surgical First Assistant to support exposure, hemostasis, closure and intraoperative tasks under supervision, with preoperative and postoperative duties to enhance patient care.

You will collaborate with the surgical team, assist with wound closure, dressings and drainage, and participate in volume replacement as appropriate. Licensure and NSAA/SA-C certification are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree from an accredited Surgical First Assist program.
• Valid license as an RN, LPN, or PA if applicable.
• NSAA certification or SA-C through ABSA.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assists with positioning the patient and visualization of the operative site.
• Utilizes techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
• Selects and applies wound dressings and assists with securing drainage systems.
• Participates in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate under direct supervision.
• Works as a team player in support of the department and hospital’s strategic goals.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Pre/postoperative care

Education

Surgical First Assist program diploma/degree

5-7 years surgical experience

Job description

100 LCMC Health seeks a Surgical First Assistant to support exposure, hemostasis, closure and intraoperative tasks under supervision, with preoperative and postoperative duties to enhance patient care.

You will collaborate with the surgical team, assist with wound closure, dressings and drainage, and participate in volume replacement as appropriate. Licensure and NSAA/SA-C certification are required.