Certified Surgical First Assistant

USPI • Fredericksburg, VA

59d • Onsite

About The Position

A surgical first assistant plays a vital role in a successful surgical procedure. They are primarily in charge of assisting surgeons, such as by arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arranging and handing over tools
• Holding open incisions
• Dressing surgical wounds
• Serving as back-up OR Scrub Tech several days of the week

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED