Surgical First Assistant Jobs in Louisiana
Surgical First Assistant jobs in Louisiana are open across New Orleans, Alexandria, and Covington and other Louisiana metros, with employers like Ochsner Health, Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana, and CHRISTUS Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary:
The Team Lead is a responsible member of the OR Leadership team who uses available resources to meet physician and customer needs. Role reflects a balance between management and clinical practice. Works with OR Supervisor/Director to promote a team environment and maintains good communication with Director, Supervisor, Surgeons and Staff.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of the Peri-op Services Director/OR RN Lead/Charge Nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior, during and after any surgical procedure.
- As the lead First Assist for a service line, provides leadership, education, direction, support and facilitation for improving operational efficiencies within specific service.
- Includes care preparation, surgeon preferences, instrumentation, turn-over times and inventory management.
- Daily collaboration with OR RN Lead.
- Is a mentor/coach for orientees within that service line.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Graduation from accredited Surgical First Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of Nursing, or School of Surgical Technology required
Experience
- 2 years of Surgical Tech experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant required
- ACLS preferred
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
The Team Lead is a responsible member of the OR Leadership team who uses available resources to meet physician and customer needs. Role reflects a balance between management and clinical practice. Works with OR Supervisor/Director to promote a team environment and maintains good communication with Director, Supervisor, Surgeons and Staff.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of the Peri-op Services Director/OR RN Lead/Charge Nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior, during and after any surgical procedure.
- As the lead First Assist for a service line, provides leadership, education, direction, support and facilitation for improving operational efficiencies within specific service.
- Includes care preparation, surgeon preferences, instrumentation, turn-over times and inventory management.
- Daily collaboration with OR RN Lead.
- Is a mentor/coach for orientees within that service line.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Graduation from accredited Surgical First Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of Nursing, or School of Surgical Technology required
Experience
- 2 years of Surgical Tech experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant required
- ACLS preferred
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
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Surgical First Assistant Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ochsner Health2
- Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana2
- CHRISTUS Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surgical first assistant jobs across Louisiana.
- Current CNFA or CSFA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing body
- Minimum two years of first-assist experience in an operating room setting
- Proficiency in open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgical procedures
- BLS and ACLS certification current at time of hire
- Completion of an accredited surgical first assistant or surgical technology program
- Familiarity with sterile field management, instrumentation, and surgical site preparation
Surgical First Assistant Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How many surgical first assistant jobs are there in Louisiana?
There are 5+ surgical first assistant openings in Louisiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in New Orleans, Alexandria, and Covington. New positions post regularly as employers across Louisiana hire.
Which Louisiana cities have the most surgical first assistant jobs?
New Orleans, Alexandria, and Covington have the most surgical first assistant openings in Louisiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire surgical first assistants in Louisiana?
Employers hiring surgical first assistants in Louisiana include Ochsner Health, Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana, and CHRISTUS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote surgical first assistant jobs in Louisiana?
Yes. About 0% of surgical first assistant openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Louisiana metros.
How do I apply for surgical first assistant jobs in Louisiana?
You can apply to surgical first assistant jobs in Louisiana directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Louisiana location, then apply to each one that fits.
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