Surgical Tech - First Assistant

The surgical first assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions. The surgical first assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available

• Reviewing permit to confirm procedure

• Assist in moving and positioning patient

• Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques

• Performs duties as assigned.

• Required:

  • Education: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program
  • Experience:3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.
  • Licensure/Certification: 
    • BLS, Surgical Technology certification
    • Surgical First Assistant certification
    • Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.

• Preferred:

  • Education: Associate degree
  • Experience: 5 years as surgical technician.