Surgical First Assistant - Lead OR Support & Mentor

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a Surgical First Assistant to work under the Surgeon and collaborate with the OR team to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes. The role includes 1st/2nd assisting and may involve circulating and scrubbing within licensed scope.

Applicants must complete an Accredited Surgical First Assistant program (RNFA, CFA or CSA) and possess BLS; ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required successful completion of Accredited Surgical First Assistant (RNFA, CFA or CSA) program.
• BLS required, ACLS preferred.
• Clear and succinct verbal and written communications; patience, tenacity; rapid problem identification and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assist as 1st and/or 2nd assistant in surgical procedures.
• Circulating, scrubbing and other duties within licensed scope of practice.
• Provide surgical site exposure, handling and hemostasis.
• Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Move patient to the operating room and position them on the table.
• Mentor and assist in training team members.

Skills

RNFA/CFA/CSA program

Surgical assistance

Communication skills

Education

RNFA/CFA/CSA program

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a Surgical First Assistant to work under the Surgeon and collaborate with the OR team to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes. The role includes 1st/2nd assisting and may involve circulating and scrubbing within licensed scope.

Applicants must complete an Accredited Surgical First Assistant program (RNFA, CFA or CSA) and possess BLS; ACLS is preferred.