Surgical technician First Assistant- CV Jefferson Highway

About the role

We're looking for a Surgical Technician First Assistant to join our team at Ochsner Health. Since opening in 1942, we've been committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. Our dedication to our employees and patients makes us a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the surgeon and the healthcare team in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Performs these functions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
• Facilitates in preparing the patient for surgery.
• Provides visualization of the operative field.
• Under the direct supervision of the surgeon, harvest 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.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Required - High School diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: Required - 5 years experience working in surgery
• Certifications: Required - Certification from an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution.
• Skilled in suturing and saphenous vein harvesting.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Benefits

Details of benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Additional Information

Physical and environmental demands are heavy work, requiring the ability to move and transport objects weighing up to 100 lbs. Mechanical lifting devices (e.g., carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Remote Work Eligibility

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work positions: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.