Certified Surgical First Assistant

USPI • Nashville, TN

3d • 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.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED