Surgical First Assistant - FT Days

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in Metairie seeks a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons during operations. Responsibilities include aiding in surgical functions and ensuring patient care before and after procedures.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in surgery, a diploma from an accredited program, and relevant certifications. This position emphasizes teamwork and patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of supervised experience in surgery.
• Valid license as an RN, LPN, or PA if applicable.
• Certification from NSAA or ABSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, and closure during surgery.
• Perform preoperative and post-operative duties.
• Assist in positioning the patient under supervision.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Diploma from accredited Surgical First Assist program

Job description

Job Summary

Your job is more than a job. The Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition, performs preoperative and post‑operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. Performs these functions during the operation under direction and supervision, and in accordance with LCMC policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Perform preoperative and post‑operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.
• Assist with positioning the patient under direct supervision, providing visualization of the operative site.
• Utilize appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressings and assist with securing drainage systems to tissue.
• Participate in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate under direct supervision.
• Work and act as a team player in support of the department and hospital’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of supervised experience in surgery and institutional training in the field of surgical technology.
• Diploma or degree from an accredited Surgical First Assist program.
• Valid license as an RN, LPN, or PA if applicable.
• Certification through the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or Surgical Assistant – Certified (SA‑C) through the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA).

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.