First Assist Surgical Technologist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

North Atlantic Surgical Suites, part of United Surgical Partners International, Inc., seeks a full-time Surgical Tech First Assistant in Salem, NH. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, handing tools, and wound dressing while adhering to OR best practices.

The position emphasizes orthopedic procedures, with a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Education requirements include a Surgical Technician Program and NBSTSA CSFA certification, plus two years of CSFA experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program.
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.
• Two years CSFA experience in orthopedic setting or equivalent.
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to anatomy and surgical procedures in OR.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures by arranging and handing over tools.
• Hold incisions open as directed and help dress surgical wounds.
• Support surgical team to ensure patient safety and efficiency.
• No weekends, no major holidays, and no on-call requirements.

Skills

Surgical assists

Orthopedic surgery experience

Anatomy terminology

Tool handling

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Surgical Technician Program

NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification

CSFA experience (2 years)

Tools

None

Job description

Job ID 94466 Date posted 09/01/2026

North Atlantic Surgical Suites is hiring a full time Surgical Tech First Assist

Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500

North Atlantic Surgical Suites is an ambulatory surgical center specializing in total knee and hip replacement surgery and orthopedic spinal surgery. Conveniently located in Salem New Hampshire, the state-of-the-art facility was created by leading-edge surgeons from Boston area Hospitals to provide the best possible patient experience. We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one asset.

SPECIALTIES

• Total Hip and Knee Replacement
• Surgeries of the Lumbar and Cervical Spine including Kyphoplasty & Vertebroplasty

Job Summary

A Surgical First assistant plays a vital role in a successful surgical procedure. They are primarily in charge of assisting surgeons, such as by arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds. No Weekends, No Major Holidays & No Call Required.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program.
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in an orthopedic setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.