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Surgical First Assistant WRH

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - Gloucester, Virginia, USFull-time$90k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provides technical assistance to surgeons during operative procedures, including patient preparation, equipment management, and specialized support for advanced laparoscopy, total joint, and robotics cases.

Role type

Surgical First Assistant

Builds

Surgical care and patient outcomes

Domain

Healthcare / Surgery

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Advanced laparoscopy, Total Joint surgery, Robotics surgery, Patient preparation, Equipment sterilization, Infection control, Supply management, Emergency response

Preferred skills

ACLS Provider certification

Technologies

Robotics surgical systems, Laparoscopic tools

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with all aspects of care during operative procedures, Collaborate with physicians to provide specialized patient needs, Monitor and support departmental productivity, Recommend supply utilization changes for cost containment, Follow safe practices and quality management guidelines, Recognize and respond to emergency situations