Surgical First Assist Cert

• Assist the surgeon during operative procedures under their immediate direction
• Provide technical support for exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team
• Perform duties under the guidance of the operating surgeon, circulating nurse, and Team Leader
• Assist with positioning the patient
• Provide application of surgical antiseptic solution and draping the patient
• Under physician supervision, may open and close surgical sites, harvest grafts, assist with hemostasis, dissect and remove tissue, insert devices, alter tissue
• Provide assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue and applying appropriate wound dressing
• Under professional supervision, may apply and remove splints/casts, place foley catheters, and administer local anesthesia

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program
• One year of surgical technician experience
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Certified Surgical First Assistant NASC or Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists

One year Surgical Assisting experience

• $20,000 Sign on bonus for eligible new hires
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan benefit(s) including 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings