Surgical Tech First Assistant

3 days ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Ochsner Health System Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical Tech First Assistant to join our team at Ochsner Health System. As a key member of our surgical team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our patients and the smooth operation of our surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with surgeons and healthcare teams to perform safe and successful operations
  • Assist with patient preparation and positioning for surgery
  • Provide visualization of the operative field and assist with closure of body planes
  • Harvest saphenous veins for coronary artery grafting purposes under the direct supervision of the surgeon
  • Apply appropriate wound dressings and secure drainage systems or intra-aortic balloon pumps to tissue
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program
  • 5 years of experience working in surgery
  • Certified Surgical Assistant or Certified First Assistant certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 years of experience in Surgical First Assisting
  • Certified course in Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting
Working Conditions

This role requires working in a patient care area, with exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. The incumbent may be at risk for occupational exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.



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