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Ochsner Health · 5 months ago

Surgical Tech First Assist -Jefferson Highway

New Orleans - New Orleans Region - Louisiana

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ochsner Health is committed to serving and healing patients since 1942, and they are seeking a Surgical Tech First Assist to collaborate with surgeons and the healthcare team to ensure safe operations. The role involves performing essential duties under the surgeon's supervision, utilizing surgical instruments, and adhering to hospital regulations.

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Responsibilities

Practices strict adherence to sterile technique

Facilitates preparation of the patient for surgery

Provides visualization of the operative field

Under the direct supervision of the surgeon, harvests the saphenous vein for coronary artery grafting purposes

Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes

Selects and applies appropriate wound dressing and secures drainage system or intra aortic balloon pump to tissue

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Surgical First Assistant certificationSuturingSaphenous vein harvestingBasic Life Support (BLS)Sterile techniqueAnalytical skillsComputer proficiencyConflict resolutionEffective communication

Required

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Skilled in suturing and saphenous vein harvesting

Strong knowledge of sterile technique

Conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement

Basic analytical skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities

Preferred

Certified course in Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting

2 years of experience in Surgical First Assisting

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees