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Ochsner Health is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assistant to join their team in Covington, Louisiana. This role entails collaborating with surgeons to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes, requiring significant surgical experience and specific certifications.
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Job Summary
This job collaborates with the surgeon and the healthcare team in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
Under the direct supervision of the surgeon, harvests the saphenous vein for coronary artery grafting purposes.
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.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Ochsner Health is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assistant to join their team in Covington, Louisiana. This role entails collaborating with surgeons to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes, requiring significant surgical experience and specific certifications.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
sterile technique
suturing skills
saphenous vein harvesting
optimal patient results
surgeon supervision
Nice-to-have
adaptable communication style
respect for patient privacy
good judgment
conflict resolution
Key Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program
5 years of experience working in surgery
2 years of experience in Surgical First Assisting
Certified Surgical Assistant or Certified First Assistant