CST First Assist Limited Assignment - Cardiology
- Full-time
Your job is more than a job.
This is a full-time, 13-week position (will be classified as PRN).
Supports Cardiothoracic surgeons.
Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) training is a plus.
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. And that's what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion, personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this crucial surgical assistant role.
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
Minimum :
WORK SHIFT :
Variable Hours (United States of America)
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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 and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary
About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.
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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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