Certified Surgical First Assistant

Canyon Vista Medical Center; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Vista Medical Center seeks a Certified First Assistant to support surgeons during operative and invasive procedures in Sierra Vista, AZ. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting with instruments, hemostasis, suturing, and wound closure.

The role collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing staff to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes, and includes pre- and post-operative assessments and meticulous

Qualifications

• Experience assisting surgeons during operative procedures.
• Proficiency in maintaining sterile technique and instrument handling.
• Ability to assist with suturing and wound closure, and document clinical activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and ensure sterility.
• Position and drape patients and pass instruments to the surgeon.
• Provide hemostasis and assist with suturing and wound closure.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing staff.
• Contribute to pre- and post-operative assessments and documentation.
• Engage in quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Wound closure

Intraoperative suturing

Accurate documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Canyon Vista Medical Center seeks a Certified First Assistant to support surgeons during operative and invasive procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, ensuring sterile technique, positioning and draping patients, handling instruments, providing hemostasis, suturing, and assisting with wound closure. The First Assistant will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes. This role also includes pre- and post-operative patient assessments, accurate documentation, and participation in quality improvement and continuing education to support excellence in patient-centered surgical care.