Surgical First Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Description $65/hr with a hiring incentive Summary: As defined
by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants
provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other
intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out
a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition
to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs
preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper
patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions under
the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with
hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of
Leaders. The surgical assistant is responsible for assisting the
surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout
preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative dillies and
procedures at all times. The surgical assistant facilitates the
safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's
preference, patient's anatomical and physiological limits, and
surgical procedure to be performed. A preoperative introduction
visit may be done to assess the surgical site to better aid in
positioning. Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in
preparation of the patient to include but not limited to: Foley
catheter placement, tourniquet application, placement of
intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application, and other
procedures as needed. The surgical assistant performs specific
tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing
appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision and
layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving
hemostasis by means of injection, manual, and topical methods, and
application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and
dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing,
and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate
dressing material specific to procedure. The surgical assistant
applies any other specific dressing material such as splints or
casts. Assesses skin integrity, assists in transfer of the patient,
and follows the patient to recovery if needed or directed by
surgeon. The surgical assistant who has appropriate training also
performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but
not limited to: vein and graft harvesting, and graft and implant
preparation. The surgical assistant performs additional duties as
delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local
policy. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or
equivalent is required Graduation from an accredited Surgical First
Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of
Nursing, or Graduate of School of Surgical technology required
Experience 2 years of Surgical Tech experience preferred Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Certified Surgical
Technologist First Assistant required ACLS preferred Work Schedule:
TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: Christus Health, Beaumont , Surgical First Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery - PRN, Healthcare , Lake Charles, Texas
