Certified Surgical First Assistant – Day Shift, $15K Sign-On

Oro Valley Hospital; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Oro Valley Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support the operating room team. The position involves preparing the OR, assisting with patient preparation, and providing technical aid during procedures under the supervision of surgeons and nurses.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, aseptic technique, patient positioning, and room turnover. Candidates with CST certification and perioperative experience are preferred; CPR and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a surgical, sterile processing, or patient care support role.
• 1-2 years of experience supporting perioperative services or working in a surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating room setup and ensure instruments and supplies are sterile.
• Position patients for surgery and assist with draping.
• Pass instruments and maintain aseptic technique during procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with infection prevention.
• Assist with room turnover between procedures.
• Support the care team in monitoring patient safety and comfort.
• Stock supplies and ensure readiness of surgical materials.
• Follow hospital policies and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Education

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred)

Job description

Oro Valley Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support the operating room team. The position involves preparing the OR, assisting with patient preparation, and providing technical aid during procedures under the supervision of surgeons and nurses.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, aseptic technique, patient positioning, and room turnover. Candidates with CST certification and perioperative experience are preferred; CPR and BLS are required.