Surgical Assistant - Full Time - Days

About the role

Responsible for supporting surgeons during procedures to ensure safety and efficiency. Assist with patient positioning, visualization, hemostasis, wound closure, and dressing application. Perform independent tasks such as vein, artery, tendon, bone, and skin harvesting, and plastic closure on specialized cases. Communicate effectively with physicians and team members about patient status and procedural details. Demonstrate leadership by motivating, mentoring, and participating in staff development activities. Manage workload efficiently, maintain cost-effective practices, and ensure safety protocols are followed. Assess patient positioning and environment for safety, implement contamination prevention, and report adverse events.

Qualifications

• Extensive anatomy and physiology knowledge
• Excellent eye-hand coordination
• Stamina
• 2 years of college or specialty training in surgical assisting
• Preferred: 4 years of general experience, with 2 in a specialty area
• Certifications such as NSAA, CFA, AA-C, or CRNFA within 6 months of hire
• BLS certification required
• Membership in professional organizations preferred
• Specialty certification desirable