100 LCMC Health
Certified Surgical Tech First Assist - OR
100 LCMC Health, Marrero, Louisiana, us, 70073
Certified Surgical Tech First Assist - ORYour job is more than a job
As a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist, you’re on the front-row of some incredible moments. With patient safety always top of mind, you’re right there, providing support during surgeries, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and ensuring that everything is ready and in place.
Protecting patients from harm and maintaining the proper instrumentation during surgery, it’s all about preparation and anticipation so you check, recheck, and check once again. And when a new Surgical Assistant comes on board, you mentor and train as needed because you know healthcare is a team effort.
Your Everyday
Provide primary surgical assistance to the surgeons during the operative procedures.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.
Use surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their designs and purposes.
Assure availability of instrumentation and supplies required for the surgical procedure prior to the case.
Understand and practice principles of sterilization, universal precautions, hazardous materials management to process instruments, equipment and supplies through the stages of decontamination.
Assist in transporting the patient postoperatively.
Stay updated on the latest surgical technology, medical terminology and procedures.
The Must-Haves
2 years of related experience
Surgical Technology Diploma
Surgical Tech-First Assist certification through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
WORK SHIFT:
Variable Hours (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond.
About West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care.
Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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As a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist, you’re on the front-row of some incredible moments. With patient safety always top of mind, you’re right there, providing support during surgeries, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and ensuring that everything is ready and in place.
Protecting patients from harm and maintaining the proper instrumentation during surgery, it’s all about preparation and anticipation so you check, recheck, and check once again. And when a new Surgical Assistant comes on board, you mentor and train as needed because you know healthcare is a team effort.
Your Everyday
Provide primary surgical assistance to the surgeons during the operative procedures.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.
Use surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their designs and purposes.
Assure availability of instrumentation and supplies required for the surgical procedure prior to the case.
Understand and practice principles of sterilization, universal precautions, hazardous materials management to process instruments, equipment and supplies through the stages of decontamination.
Assist in transporting the patient postoperatively.
Stay updated on the latest surgical technology, medical terminology and procedures.
The Must-Haves
2 years of related experience
Surgical Technology Diploma
Surgical Tech-First Assist certification through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
WORK SHIFT:
Variable Hours (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond.
About West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care.
Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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