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Cardiovascular Surgical Assistant Location: Cypress, TX Avant First Assistants is seeking a highly skilled and dependable Cardiovascular Surgical Assistant to join our dedicated team in Cypress, Texas. We prioritize professional growth, a supportive culture, and a chance to be part of a respected surgical team. Your role will involve providing critical intraoperative support to surgeons, directly impacting patient outcomes and enhancing your professional skills in a dynamic clinical environment. Responsibilities: Preoperative Duties:

• Meet the patient in the preoperative area and ensure consent and documents are complete and accurate
• Assist in patient preparation, including positioning, site preparation and draping in accordance with procedural and safety standards
• Ensure all necessary surgical instruments and equipment are prepared and readily available for procedures
• Conduct preoperative briefings with the surgical team to review case details and procedural requirements

Intraoperative Support:

• Provide direct surgical assistance to the operating physician, including tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing
• Utilize advanced surgical techniques and instrumentation to facilitate efficient and precise procedures
• Maintain a sterile environment throughout the procedure, adhering to strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
• Monitor and respond to intraoperative needs adjusting support as necessary to ensure seamless surgical flow

Postoperative Responsibilities:

• Assist in patient stabilization and transfer patient from operating table to recovery area
• Ensure proper documentation of surgical procedures are complete
• Participate in debriefings to assess procedural outcomes and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications:

• Solid communication and customer service skills
• Prior experience as in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties or similar position in a healthcare work environment is preferred
• Ability use a computer to complete administrative tasks
• Must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and a supervised externship in a healthcare setting
• High school diploma or GED
• Must hold a valid and current Texas Medical Board issued Surgical Assistant License
• Valid and current Certification from a recognized accrediting body such as the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) is required
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Cardiovascular surgical assisting in a hospital or an outpatient surgical center
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proficient medical terminology with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in various surgical specialties, including but not limited to cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedic, general surgery and minimally invasive procedures
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Foreign MDs must pass TOEFL Test

About Company: Avant First Assistants LLC, established in 2012, has been delivering exceptional surgical support to surgeons, hospitals, and surgery centers. As a growing organization, we are seeking dedicated professionals who are goal-oriented and passionate about making a meaningful impact through outstanding service. We currently hold hospital contracts in Sugar Land, Cypress, and partner with several surgery centers across the Greater Houston area. If you share our commitment to excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing top-tier surgical assistance.

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