Per Diem Surgical First Assistant — OR Support

United Surgical Partners International; Florida; On-site; USD 55,350 - 83,025; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Travel Assistance

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, through SurgCenter Dunedin, seeks a Certified First Assistant Per Diem to support surgical teams across specialties including Orthopedic, Pain Management, Plastic, Spine and Urology. The role focuses on assisting surgeons, handling instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and contributing to efficient operative workflow.

Required NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification, a surgical program credential, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program.
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cauterizing wounds and vessels.
• Packing sponges in the body.
• Positioning the patient to maintain circulation and access for the surgeon.
• Placing clamps and sutures.
• Closing skin with adhesives, sutures or staples.

Skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Surgical instrument handling

Sterile technique awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a Surgical Program

NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification

Job description

United Surgical Partners International, through SurgCenter Dunedin, seeks a Certified First Assistant Per Diem to support surgical teams across specialties including Orthopedic, Pain Management, Plastic, Spine and Urology. The role focuses on assisting surgeons, handling instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and contributing to efficient operative workflow.

Required NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification, a surgical program credential, and at least two years of relevant experience.