Certified Surgical First Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Surgical First Assistant for the Ortho-Spine-Brain team in a PRN capacity based in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves direct intraoperative assistance under the surgeon’s direction, providing essential support for exposure, hemostasis and wound closure.

Daily duties include collaborating closely with the surgical team, maintaining field awareness, and ensuring patient safety under supervision.

Qualifications

• Proven skilled in assisting surgeons during operative procedures
• Maintaining sterile technique and patient safety during surgery
• Ability to work under direct supervision in the OR environment

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis and wound closure
• Collaborate with the surgical team and circulating nurse
• Report to Team Leader and follow operative plans and safety protocols

Skills

Surgical assistance

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program

NBSTSA Certification preferred

AHA BCLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Ortho-Spine-Brain

PRN

As a Surgical First Assistant, you will provide critical patient care by directly assisting the surgeon during operative procedures, working under their immediate direction. You will instrumental in ensuring a safe surgical experience through technical support for exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure.

Every day you will collaborate closely with the surgical team, performing duties under the guidance of the operating surgeon, circulating nurse, and reporting to your designated Team Leader. This involves a range of assigned tasks to support the surgical process effectively.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in assisting the surgeon, maintaining acute awareness of the surgical field and patient safety.

Job Requirements

• Certified Surgical Assistant Program- CAAHEP-accredited training program

• National Certification (nbstsa preferred)

• AHA BCLS

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$35.53 - $52.85 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.