Certified Surgical First Assistant | Operating Room

Current Monument Health employees should apply via the internal career site through Workday.

About the role

As a Certified Surgical First Assistant at Monument Health, you will be an essential team member providing compassionate, patient-focused care under the immediate supervision of a surgeon. You will actively assist in completing operations safely and effectively by anticipating the needs of the surgical team in accordance with hospital policy and regulations. Our vision is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care—doing the right thing every time.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competence and knowledge in executing aseptic technique and assisting with surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in positioning, draping, and applying surgical dressings, splints, and casts.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor the surgical environment to reduce infection risk through proper sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures.
• Assist the surgeon intraoperatively by maintaining visualization of the operative site through retractors, sponges, suctioning, irrigation, suture manipulation, and proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency in assisting with surgical procedures, including anatomy, physiology, positioning, prepping, draping, and patient transfer.
• Handle unanticipated events and crisis situations professionally, alerting appropriate individuals as needed.
• Ensure all sterile instruments and supplies meet appropriate standards.
• Manage room and supplies to minimize waste, reporting concerns to Team Leaders and providing written recommendations for changes.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Certification as a Surgical First Assistant from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours. Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Pay

Starting pay rate range: $34.69 - $41.80 per hour, determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Retirement plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Instant pay for qualifying positions.
• Paid Time Off accrual bank.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions.
• Flexible scheduling.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and up to 100 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the time). Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.