Certified Surgical First Assist
Core
Assists surgeons in performing intraoperative technical functions, including instrument handling, tissue retraction, and hemostasis during surgical procedures.
Role type
Certified Surgical First Assistant (Clinical Care)
Builds
Surgical outcomes for patients across various specialties including trauma, oncology, and cardiovascular care.
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Technology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Surgical first assist certification, proficiency in scrubbing for multiple surgical specialties, manual dexterity, aseptic technique, hemostasis management, instrument handling, patient care coordination
Preferred skills
Graduation from accredited surgical technology school, First Assistant Certification, 2+ years of operating room experience
Technologies
Surgical instruments, biomedical equipment, case carts
Responsibilities
Prepare for surgical procedures by pulling and checking instruments; anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments; maintain hemostasis and retract tissue; demonstrate aseptic technique and universal precautions; assist with plan of care under physician direction; follow safety procedures for medication, specimens, and sharps
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff