Certified Surgical First Assistant — OR Team Partner

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Health Benefits and State Health

Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals

Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Regular, full-time employee to join our surgical services team in Florence, AL. Under physician direction, you will assist the surgical team with patient care, instrumentation, and equipment during procedures, ensuring sterile field integrity and effective communication across the team.

Responsibilities include exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative functions, with compliance to hospital policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program.
• Current CPR certification; Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) required.
• Ability to work under physician supervision with the surgical team and ensure sterile field integrity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the surgical team and assist the surgeon during procedures.
• Maintain communication with circulator, nurse, patient, and anesthesia to ensure patient safety.
• Provide intraoperative support including exposure, hemostasis, closure, and sterile supplies management.

Education

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Regular, full-time employee to join our surgical services team in Florence, AL. Under physician direction, you will assist the surgical team with patient care, instrumentation, and equipment during procedures, ensuring sterile field integrity and effective communication across the team.

Responsibilities include exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative functions, with compliance to hospital policies and regulations.