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Surgical First Assistant - FT Days

East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie, United States | Posted July 02, 2026

Position Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

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The Surgical First Assistant provides 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, performs preoperative and post-operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. Performs these functions during the operation under direction and supervision, and in accordance with LCMC policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.

Your Everyday:

  • Quality:
    - Under direct supervision, assists with positioning the patient, providing visualization of the operative site.
    - Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
    - Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings and provides assistance with securing drainage systems to tissue.

  • People:
    - Under direct supervision, participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion techniqu...

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