Surgical First Assistant - FT Days

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

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant in Metairie, Louisiana, to provide essential surgical support, including aiding in exposure, hemostasis, and closure during operations. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of supervised surgical experience and a diploma from an accredited Surgical First Assist program.

The role involves collaboration with surgical teams and adherence to LCMC policies to ensure optimal patient care. Robotic experience is highly preferred. This position offers a dayshift with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of supervised experience in surgery and institutional training in the field of surgical technology.
• Valid license as an RN, LPN or PA if applicable.
• Certification through the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C).

Responsibilities

• Assist with positioning the patient and providing visualization of the operative site.
• Utilize techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressings.

Skills

Surgical procedure assistance

Team collaboration

Wound dressing management

Education

Diploma or degree from an accredited Surgical First Assist program

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with positioning the patient and 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 auto‑transfusion techniques as appropriate.
• Work and act as a team player in support of the department and hospital's strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Robotic experience highly preferred.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

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.

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.