? High Salary: Surgical First Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
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, Lake Charles , ? High Salary: Surgical First Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery - PRN, Healthcare , Lake Charles, Louisiana
