Surgical First Assistant - Operating Room

About This Role

This role involves assisting the operating surgeon by performing technical behaviors that ensure a safe operative procedure. The Surgical First Assistant collaborates with the healthcare team and maintains knowledge of OR procedures, infection control, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operating surgeon in performing a safe operative procedure by carrying out technical behaviors
• Collaborate with healthcare team members
• Perform other surgical team duties, such as scrub/turnover, when not functioning as first assistant
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, team members, and patient for specific surgical procedures
• Maintain procedure knowledge related to normal/abnormal anatomy and potential complications
• Confirm instrumentation is appropriate for patient age and size

Requirements

• Perioperative experienced Surgical Technologist
• Successfully completed a first assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP
• BLS certification
• Ability to maintain BLS per hospital policy

Qualifications

• Perioperative experienced Surgical Technologist

Nice to Have

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Certifications