Certified Surgical First Assistant Main Operating Room

About the role

Elite Surgical Partnership: Serve as a seamless extension of the surgeon’s hands. During complex procedures, you will provide high-level assistance—including tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning—acting as a critical pillar of the intraoperative team.

Operational Excellence: Own the rhythm of the OR. From customizing the suite to meet specific surgeon preferences to managing streamlined, sterile turnarounds, your precision ensures we are always ready for the next life-changing case.

Precision Anatomy Access: Act as the guardian of patient safety and surgical visibility. You’ll masterfully manage patient positioning and stabilizing equipment to provide optimal surgical exposure while prioritizing the dignity and comfort of those in your care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a seamless extension of the surgeon’s hands during complex procedures.
• Provide high-level assistance including tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning.
• Act as a critical pillar of the intraoperative team.
• Own the rhythm of the OR, managing streamlined, sterile turnarounds to ensure readiness for each case.
• Maintain precision to ensure optimal surgical exposure and patient safety.
• Manage patient positioning and stabilizing equipment to provide optimal surgical exposure.
• Prioritize the dignity and comfort of patients in your care.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Hired/transferred before 5/30/21 not required to hold certification.
• Accepted: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; American Board of Surgical Assistants; or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Preferences

• True Income Stability: Say goodbye to the uncertainty of being "flexed" or called off. We provide guaranteed hours, ensuring your paycheck is consistent and your PTO is reserved for what it’s meant for: rest, family, and recharging.
• Shared Success: You will be eligible for a quarterly incentive bonus that recognizes and rewards our collective performance and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

$12,000.00 sign-on bonus

Schedule

Days | Full-time