The Surgical First Assist works closely and assists the surgeon in providing quality, efficient and continuous and cost-effective care in the operating room as well as in the medical office setting
Job Summary
The Surgical First Assist works closely and assists the surgeon in providing quality, efficient and continuous and cost-effective care in the operating room as well as in the medical office setting.
Assist surgeon(s) in Intra-operative care – First and second assist to the surgeon(s) in the operating room adhering to all surgical standards including aseptic techniques and protocols.
Assist surgeon in the medical office - Provides assistance to the surgeon in the office setting including rooming patients, interviewing and documenting history and physical exam, post-op wound checks and suture removal.
Matching Summary
The Surgical First Assist works closely and assists the surgeon in providing quality, efficient and continuous and cost-effective care in the operating room as well as in the medical office setting.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
intra-operative care
aseptic techniques and protocols
patient preparation
wound closure
medical office setting
Nice-to-have
clinical excellence
teamwork and innovation
growing family focused
Key Requirements
Licensed Surgical First Assist
certification by National Surgical Assistant Association
certification by Liaison Council on Certification for Surgical Technologists
3-5 years' experience as Surgical First Assist in general surgery cases