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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Endoscopic vein harvesting is required.
Unit Details:
- CVOR first-assist role with cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and transplant cases including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid artery stenting, carotid endarterectomy, CABG, ECMO insertion/decannulation, endovascular aneurysm repair, EVAR, TAVR, mitral valve replacement, pericardial window, thoracotomy, VATS, ventricular assist device cases, lung resection, and heart cases.
- First-assist responsibilities include harvesting saphenous vein, inserting drainage tubes, suturing wound layers including muscle and fascia, suctioning, irrigation, sponging, tying and ligating clamped vessels or tissues, and wound dressing.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Call requirements: Typically every third day Monday-Thursday from 3:30 PM-7:00 AM. Weekend call is every third week: Friday on call from 3:30 PM-7:00 AM; Saturday-Sunday call from 7:00 AM-7:00 AM.
- Weekend requirements: Every other weekend, subject to change to every third or fourth weekend.
Travel Surgical Assistant Responsibilities
Travel Surgical Assistants play a crucial role in assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Your responsibilities will include preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and organizing surgical instruments to facilitate smooth surgical procedures. Additionally, you'll assist surgeons by providing instruments and supplies as needed, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon's needs throughout the procedure. With each assignment, you'll have the opportunity to apply your surgical skills, adapt to different surgical specialties, and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.
Travel Surgical Assistant Jobs in Louisiana
As a Travel Surgical Assistant, you'll embark on an exciting journey, providing vital support to surgical teams in various healthcare settings across the nation. Trusted Health specializes in connecting allied health professionals like you with rewarding travel opportunities, enabling you to make a significant impact on surgery patient care. View open roles for Travel Surgical Assistants on the Trusted Health job platform today.
