Operating Room Surgical Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Montana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Certified First Assistant to support surgeons in a busy operating room dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Key duties include preparing the operating room, positioning and draping patients, maintaining sterile technique, and providing intraoperative assistance such as retraction, hemostasis, and suturing, in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Certification as a First Assistant required.
• Strong understanding of sterile procedures and surgical assistance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and set up equipment.
• Position and drape patients for surgery.
• Maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Provide intraoperative assistance (retraction, hemostasis, suturing) in collaboration with the surgical team.

Skills

First Assistant certification

Job description

The role of the Certified First Assistant involves supporting surgeons in a busy, patient-centered operating room.

Key responsibilities include

• preparing the operating room
• positioning and draping patients
• maintaining sterile technique
• providing intraoperative assistance such as retraction, hemostasis, and suturing

Qualifications and skills required include certification as a First Assistant, with a strong understanding of sterile procedures and surgical assistance techniques.

Key duties involve collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient procedures and optimal patient outcomes.

The environment emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and ongoing learning, supporting professional growth and technological advancement in a supportive setting.