Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Alexandria, LA

Physician Assistant - Surgical under the direction of physician, performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. Completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. Being a Physician Assistant - Surgical orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Additionally, Physician Assistant - Surgical requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Physician Assistant - Surgical's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Surgical Technologist
  • Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
  • Alexandria, LA FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY
     
    Under the general supervision of the Manager of Perioperative Services, and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist is responsible for filling the surgical scrub role on all types of minor and major surgical procedures dependent on types of minor and major surgical procedures dependent on individual competencies in each surgical specialty.  Assist physicians and nurses in various medical and technical procedures.  These functions must be in compliance with the philosophy of the hospital, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies.  
     
    Reports To:     OR Department Manager

    Classification: Non-exempt 
     
    QUALIFICATIONS
     
    High School graduate or equivalent required.  BLS Certification.
    Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred
    Two years previous experience as an operating room technician desired
     
    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
     
    Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
     
     
    RESPONSIBILITIES
     
    1. Decision making concerning equipment and/or instrumentation sterilization.
    2. Bio hazardous waste disposal per institutional policy.
    3. Housekeeping duties per OR housekeeping policies.
    4. Patient care and patient flow.
    5. Maintains patient confidentiality.
    6. Creates a safe environment in which surgery may take place.
    7. Uses medical equipment in a safe manner.
    8. Helps provide cost effective patient care.
    9. Implements principles of medical and surgical asepsis in accordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures.
    10. Provides physical safety for the patient.
    11. Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments, and other potential foreign bodies.
    12. Assists surgeon in scrubbed cases.  
    13. Pulls supplies for upcoming cases.
    14. Demonstrates cooperative work attitude towards and with coworkers, employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians.
    15. Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and infection control standards.  
    16. Demonstrates knowledge of Instrument Processing from decontamination to storage of sterile packages utilizing Manufacturer’s instructions for use.
    17. Adheres strictly to facility’s policy regarding Immediate Use Sterilization.
    18. Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment for all assigned cases at the beginning of each day.
    19. Utilizes surgeon preference card to select packs, supplies and instruments.
    20. Performs surgical hand scrub and dons sterile gown and gloves according to gowning and gloving policy.
    21. Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving surgeon and draping patient.
    22. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts according to count policy.
    23. Handles specimen per established policy.
    24. Transports instruments to decontamination area utilizing appropriate technique and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
    25. Puts unused sterile supplies and instruments away at the end of the day.
    26. Restocks operating rooms to established PAR levels.
    27. Attends 100% of department meetings or documents review of materials presented.
    28. Keeps supervisor apprised of work progress.
    29. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education   assignments within the designated timeline.
                    
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
     
    1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    2. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
    3. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
    4. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
     
    WORK ENVIRONMENT
     
    1.     The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Medical Assistant
  • Rapides Regional Physician Group – Women’s Health...
  • Alexandria, LA FULL_TIME
  • Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant
  • Edera L3C
  • Pineville, LA FULL_TIME
  • Physician AssistantTrusted Medical, PLLC About us Trusted Medical, PLLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera (www.edera.com). We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times for t...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant
  • Spectrum Healthcare Resources
  • Alexandria, LA OTHER
  • Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a Family Medicine Physician Assistant at the Alexandria Staging Facility in Alexandria, Louisiana in support of the Immigr...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant
  • Spectrum Healthcare Resources
  • Jena, LA OTHER
  • Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a Family Medicine Physician Assistant at the LaSalle Processing Center in Jena to support of the Immigration and Customs E...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant
  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Natchez, MS FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Physician Assistant Travel: N/A Location : Natchez, MS Duties: The applicant is responsible for the provision of covered services to enrolled and unassigned patients presenting for care. Th...
  • 8 Days Ago

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NP, Nurse Practitioner or PA, Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our amazing clinician team!...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instructor, Clinical Medical Assisting
  • Blue Cliff College
  • Alexandria, LA
  • POSITION Blue Cliff College is seeking an Instructor, Clinical Medical Assisting to perform a variety of routine duties,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant Certified-Specialty Oncology Hematology-Full Time
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: Under the supervision of the Cancer Center Supervisor or Manager, the Medical Assistant Certified a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist Ii-Lab Admingeneral-Full Time
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: This position performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen process...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse-Ecc Emergency Care
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: The Emergency Department RN has the responsibility and accountability for assessing patient/family ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN/ Medical Assistant
  • Shahid Mansoor MD
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an LPN or Medical Assistant to join our team! You will be responsible for...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $42-47 per hour
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Alexandria, LA
  • LanceSoft is seeking a local contract nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in ALEXANDRIA,...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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NP, Nurse Practitioner OR PA, Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our amazing clinician team! ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in the state of Louisiana and is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. It is the principal city of the Alexandria metropolitan area (population 153,922) which encompasses all of Rapides and Grant parishes. Its neighboring city is Pineville. In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census....
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Income Estimation for Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs
$102,468 to $127,841
Alexandria, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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