Certified Surgical First Assistant

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant in Austin, TX, to work PRN rotating shifts at Dell Seton Medical Center-UT. You will support surgeons during procedures, maintain a clear field, and help reposition patients with specialized devices.

The role requires BLS and a NBSTSA credential, plus the ability to be on-call for emergencies. Minimum education includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred associate/technical degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date; AED/CPR endorsed by AHA or ARC.
• One or more of the following NBSTSA or equivalent credentials: Certified First Surgical Assistant or Certified First Surgical Assistant credentialed.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with primary surgeons during operative procedures to provide manual and mechanical tissue retraction, maintain a clear surgical field, control hemostasis, and perform body plane closures.
• Position patients using stabilization devices to optimize exposure while safeguarding skin, nerves, and physiological alignment.
• Apply sterile dressings, secure wound drainage, and oversee post-procedure room turnover and decontamination to maintain OR efficiency.
• Collaborate with operating room staff, handle delegable tasks, and maintain availability for emergency on-call shifts.

Skills

Surgical assistance

BLS certification

First Surgical Assistant credential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Technical degree or 4 years applicable experience

Job description

• Partner directly with primary surgeons during operative procedures to provide manual and mechanical tissue retraction, maintain a clear surgical field via targeted suction/irrigation, control hemostasis, and perform body plane closures.
• Position patients using specialized stabilization devices to optimize surgical site exposure while safeguarding skin integrity, nerve pathways, and physiological alignment.
• Apply sterile surgical dressings, secure dynamic wound drainage systems, and oversee post-procedure room turnover and decontamination to maintain operating room efficiency.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary operating room staff, handle delegable surgical tasks, and maintain reliable availability for emergency on-call shifts.

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center-UT

Specialty: Operating Room, Robotics

Schedule: PRN Rotating

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Partner directly with primary surgeons during operative procedures to provide manual and mechanical tissue retraction, maintain a clear surgical field via targeted suction/irrigation, control hemostasis, and perform body plane closures.
• Position patients using specialized stabilization devices to optimize surgical site exposure while safeguarding skin integrity, nerve pathways, and physiological alignment.
• Apply sterile surgical dressings, secure dynamic wound drainage systems, and oversee post-procedure room turnover and decontamination to maintain operating room efficiency.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary operating room staff, handle delegable surgical tasks, and maintain reliable availability for emergency on-call shifts.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Certified First Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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