Surgical Technician First Assistant

4 weeks ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Ochsner Health Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical Technician First Assistant to join our team at Ochsner Health.

About the Role: As a Surgical Technician First Assistant, you will play a critical role in the operating room, assisting surgeons and other healthcare professionals in providing high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring they are properly positioned and draped.
  • Assist surgeons and other healthcare professionals during procedures, maintaining a safe and sterile environment.
  • Harvest saphenous veins for coronary artery grafting purposes, under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
  • Select and apply appropriate wound dressings and secure drainage systems or intra-aortic balloon pumps to tissue.
  • Adapt behavior to specific patient populations, respecting patient privacy and communicating effectively.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; certified course in Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting preferred.
  • 5 years of experience working in surgery required; 2 years of experience in Surgical First Assisting preferred.
  • Certification from an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program required; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required.

Working Conditions:

The incumbent works in a patient care area, exposing them to blood, body fluids, and tissue. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.



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