Surgical First Assistant - Precision in the OR

Ochsner Health; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to collaborate with the surgeon and the healthcare team to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assistant program, plus at least 5 years in surgery. Certifications as a Certified Surgical Assistant or Certified First Assistant, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program.
• 5 years of experience in surgery.
• Certified Surgical Assistant or Certified First Assistant.
• 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.
• Assists with closure of body planes.
• Applies wound dressing and secures drainage system.

Skills

Suturing

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Travel between facilities

Education

High school diploma

Surgical First Assistant program graduate

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to collaborate with the surgeon and the healthcare team to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assistant program, plus at least 5 years in surgery. Certifications as a Certified Surgical Assistant or Certified First Assistant, and BLS are required.