Job Description
PRN Surgical First Assistant
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Avant First Assistants, a trusted provider of surgical assistance services in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a qualified PRN Surgical First Assistant to join our team and elevate your career in healthcare. We're a growing team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical support with a strong focus on precision and patient care. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with surgeons to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of surgical procedures, bringing your advanced clinical skills and commitment to excellence to every case. At Avant, you'll experience the benefit of flexible scheduling that respects your availability, while engaging in complex and rewarding surgical cases alongside a respected team.
Why Join Avant?
• Collaborate with a respected and experienced surgical team
• Engage in complex, rewarding surgical cases
• Enjoy flexible PRN scheduling that fits your availability
• Be part of a professional, team-focused environment centered on exceptional patient care
Ready to Apply?
Our company values diversity and fosters a collaborative work environment, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. We pride ourselves on nurturing career growth and offering competitive pay. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in surgical care and want to be part of a professional, team-centered environment, we invite you to apply. Submit your resume and certifications today and take the next step in your career with Avant First Assistants, LLC.
Responsibilities:
Meet patients preoperatively and verify documentation and consent forms
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping per surgical standards
• Confirm that instruments and equipment are ready and functional
• Participate in team briefings to review the surgical plan
• Provide direct assistance to the surgeon (e.g., retraction, hemostasis, suturing)
• Use advanced techniques and instruments to support precision during procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection control protocols
• Anticipate the surgical team's needs to facilitate procedural flow
• Assist with patient transfer to recovery
• Complete, accurate surgical documentation
• Participate in post-op debriefings and quality improvement discussions
Qualifications:
• Current Surgical Assistant license issued by the Texas Medical Board
• Certified by a recognized body (ABSA or NSAA required)
• Active BLS or ACLS certification (AHA or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in surgical assisting (hospital or outpatient setting)
• Skilled in multiple surgical specialties, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, general, neurosurgery, and minimally invasive procedures
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; proficient in medical terminology
• Detail-oriented and able to manage high-pressure situations effectively
• 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.
Job Tags
Relief, Flexible hours,
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