Surgical Tech First Assist -jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health

Jefferson Highway, LA, US
Fully remote
5 years of surgery experience
Certified surgical assistant or cfa
Basic life support certification
The role collaborates with the surgeon and healthcare team to perform safe operations with optimal patient results

Job Summary

  • The role collaborates with the surgeon and healthcare team to perform safe operations with optimal patient results.
  • Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program with at least 5 years of surgery experience.
  • The position requires performing saphenous vein harvesting for coronary artery grafting under direct surgeon supervision.

Matching Summary

The role collaborates with the surgeon and healthcare team to perform safe operations with optimal patient results.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years of surgery experience
  • Certified Surgical Assistant or CFA
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Strict adherence to sterile technique
  • Saphenous vein harvesting skills

Nice-to-have

  • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting certification
  • 2 years surgical first assisting experience
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Adaptable patient interaction style

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of accredited Surgical First Assistant program
  • BLS from American Heart Association
  • CFA or CSA certification required
  • 5 years surgery work experience

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