Certified Surgical First Assistant - Day Shift OR

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension's Dell Seton Medical Center-UT in Austin, TX is seeking an Operating Room Surgical Assistant to position patients, optimize surgical site exposure, and help maintain safety and comfort during procedures.

You will support surgeons with hemostasis, wound dressings, and preparing the OR per surgeon preference cards, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready. On-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire
• NBSTSA Certified Assistant Surgical Assistant credential required

Responsibilities

• Position patients using stabilizing equipment to optimize surgical site exposure while prioritizing safety and comfort.
• Maintain visual clarity at the operative site through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Execute appropriate techniques to achieve both temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist surgeons with body plane closure, securing drainage systems, and applying wound dressings.
• Prepare the operating room according to surgeon preference cards, ensuring required instruments, supplies, and resources are ready.
• Clear soiled case carts, trash, and supplies from the OR post-procedure to support efficient room turnover.
• Participate as an active surgical team member and fulfill additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain availability for required on-call shifts.

Education

NBSTSA Certified Assistant Surgical Assistant

High School diploma or equivalent / 2 years experience or Associate's/Technical degree / 4 years experience

Job description

Ascension's Dell Seton Medical Center-UT in Austin, TX is seeking an Operating Room Surgical Assistant to position patients, optimize surgical site exposure, and help maintain safety and comfort during procedures.

You will support surgeons with hemostasis, wound dressings, and preparing the OR per surgeon preference cards, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready. On-call availability is required.