Top 107 Surgical assistant/first assistant Jobs in Decatur Ga

Surgical Assistant/First Assistant
Emory Healthcare —Atlanta, GA
- $47.79 - $56.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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Mend Primary Care —Brookhaven, GA
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- Anatomy knowledge
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OrthoAtlanta —Lithonia, GA
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Georgia Endoscopy Center (11520) —Alpharetta, GA
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Lawrenceville Surgery Center (11509) —Lawrenceville, GA
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- High school diploma or GED
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OrthoAtlanta —Snellville, GA
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Buckhead Smile Center —Atlanta, GA
- $21 - $24 an hour
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- CPR Certification
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Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical First Assistant
AMN Healthcare on behalf of Emory Healthcare —Atlanta, GA
- $47.79 - $56.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Mid-level
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Suwanee Center for Family Dentistry —Suwanee, GA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
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- 401(k)
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Surgical Technologist - Main OR
3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc. —Roswell, GA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Anatomy knowledge
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Customer Trainer
Intuitive Surgical —Peachtree Corners, GA
- $101,900 - $162,800 a year
- Day shift
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Ob/Gyn
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Skin Cancer Specialists - Surgical Medical Assistant-Marietta
AQUA Dermatology —Marietta, GA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Surgery
- Clinic experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Physician Assistant
Aesthera Plastic Surgery —Atlanta, GA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Surgery
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payment Poster
Lawrenceville Surgery Center (11509) —Lawrenceville, GA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Veterinary Assistant
Petfolk —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Clinic experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Patient Access Representative
EyeSouth Partners —Lawrenceville, GA
- Full-time
- Remote
- Surgery
- HIPAA
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Veterinary Assistant - Part Time
Petfolk —Atlanta, GA
- Part-time
- Blood sampling
- Clinic experience
- Mid-level
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) —Atlanta, GA
- Medication administration
- Inpatient
- Outpatient experience
- Dental insurance
- Parental leave
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ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES & DENTAL IMPLANT CENTERS —Roswell, GA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Surgery
Veterinary Assistant
Petco —Sandy Springs, GA
- Part-time
- Surgery
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Health insurance
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Surgical Assistant/First Assistant

Emory Healthcare -
Atlanta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$47.79 - $56.81 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Benefits from day one
Loan assistance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Certified Surgical Technologist

Full Job Description

Overview:

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and more

Description:

Shift: 10 hour shift, 6:30 am – 5:00 Pm

Location: Emory Saint Joseph Hospital

The surgical assistant/first assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative duties and procedures as needed. The surgical assistant/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.

Primary duties and responsibilities: Surgical Assistance Across the Perioperative Continuum:

Preoperative phase includes, but is not limited to safe positioning, assist circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient.
Intraoperative phase includes, but is not limited to performing specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques.
Postoperative phase includes, but is not limited to, application of specific dressing material, assist in transfer of patient and following patient to recovery if needed or directed by surgeon.

Intraoperative Exposure, Hemostasis, and Closure:

Provides visualization of the operative site by the following, but not limited to:
- Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding.
- Packing with sponges.
- Digital manipulation of tissue.
- Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging.
- Manipulation of suture materials (e.g. loops, tags, running sutures).
- Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view.
Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
- Permanent: clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue; tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue; applying hemostatic clips; placing local hemostatic agents.
- Temporary: applying tourniquets and demonstrating awareness of the indications/contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use; applying vessel loops; applying non-crushing clamps; applying direct digital pressure.

Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
Utilizes running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or non-absorbable material.
Utilizes subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure strips.
Closes skin with method indicated by surgeon (suture, staples, etc.).
Provides postoperative subcutaneous administration of local anesthetic as directed by the surgeon.
Selects and applies appropriate wound dressing: liquid or spray occlusive materials, absorbent material affixed with tape of circumferential wrapping; immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid).

Patient Positioning, Equipment Use, and Safety:

Familiarized with common positions related to the procedure and will be able to use the equipment necessary to provide the position: Fracture tables, Head stabilizers, Body stabilizer, C-arm extensions, and any other equipment needed.
Implements patient positioning as directed by the surgeon to achieve optimal surgical exposure.
Considers patient's comfort and safety:
- Points of pressure shall be padded: elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, and axillary region.
- Circulation shall not be impaired.
- Nerve damage shall be guarded against.
- Evaluates the patient after procedure completion for potential positioning-related injury, including skin assessment.

Additional Duties as Assigned. Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required. Work Type: On-Site: Works in the office or at a physical workplace, interacting with colleagues face-to-face

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent Experience - 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
Some service lines may require specialized experience (e.g., cardiothoracic surgery may require two years of directly related Surgical Technologist experience)

Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Preferred Qualifications Experience - 2 years of surgical assistant/first assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Intensive Care Unit Experience
Emergency Room Experience
Operating Room Experience
Cardiovascular Operating Roome Experience
Cath Lab Experience

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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