PRN Surgical First Assist

Summit Spine & Joint Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Multi-location coverage

Job summary

Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is seeking a Surgical First Assistant (PRN) to support procedures across multiple ASC locations in Georgia and the Carolinas. You will assist surgeons, position patients, and contribute to safe, efficient operations within a fast-paced OR environment.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with anesthesia providers, nurses, and clinical teams. PRN scheduling varies with surgical volume and site needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Surgical First Assistant experience preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in health field preferred.
• Graduate of accredited Surgical First Assistant program preferred.
• Experience supporting orthopedic/spine procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and team in procedures with patient safety in mind.
• Position patients for optimal exposure following safety protocols.
• Provide intraoperative assistance including visualization and tissue handling.
• Demonstrate proper use of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform skills like clamping, suturing, suctioning, and tissue manipulation.
• Assist with wound closure and post-procedure patient care.
• Collaborate with surgical staff to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Multi-site support

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate degree in allied health

Bachelor’s degree in health-related science

Graduate of Surgical First Assistant program

Tools

Surgical instruments & setup

Job description

Company Overview

Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is a rapidly growing comprehensive spine and joint care organization committed to delivering exceptional clinical, surgical, and imaging services throughout the Southeast. With multiple Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) locations across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, SSJC continues to expand its surgical footprint while providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Surgical First Assistant (PRN)

Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is a rapidly growing comprehensive spine and joint care organization committed to delivering exceptional clinical, surgical, and imaging services throughout the Southeast. With multiple Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) locations across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, SSJC continues to expand its surgical footprint while providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of a licensed provider, the Surgical First Assistant (PRN) provides surgical assistance within the Ambulatory Surgery Center and operating room environment. This role supports surgeons and the surgical team by assisting with procedures, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to efficient surgical operations.

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and clinical teams.

These are PRN opportunities with scheduling based on surgical volume, operational needs, and candidate availability. Surgical First Assistants may support multiple ASC locations throughout Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Communicate surgeon preferences, procedural requirements, and specific patient needs to the surgical team.
• Position patients to provide optimal surgical exposure while following surgeon preference and safety protocols.
• Provide intraoperative assistance, including visualization, trocar insertion, local anesthetic injection, hemostasis, tissue handling, drain placement, and closure of body planes.
• Demonstrate proper knowledge and use of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform technical surgical skills, including but not limited to clamping, cauterizing, suturing, suctioning, retracting, cutting, injecting, manipulating, and ligating tissue as needed.
• Utilize appropriate wound closure techniques, including suturing and stapling, based on surgeon preference.
• Assist with post-procedure patient care, including application of surgical dressings and safe patient transfers.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and clinical teams to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability and willingness to support multiple ASC locations throughout Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
• Availability during scheduled surgical case hours based on assigned shifts.
• Comfortable working in a surgical environment, including exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent technical ability and spatial awareness.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience preferred.
• Associate degree in an allied health field or Bachelor's degree in a health-related science preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assistant program preferred.
• Experience supporting orthopedic, spine, or related surgical procedures preferred.

Why Join SSJC?

• Flexible PRN scheduling opportunities.
• Ability to support multiple ASC locations across the Southeast.
• Work alongside experienced surgeons and clinical teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing healthcare organization focused on quality patient care.

The employee must communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively with patients, visitors, clinicians, coworkers, and vendors, including in busy, demanding, or stressful circumstances. The employee must maintain professional composure and consistently perform assigned duties throughout the scheduled work period; manage routine workplace stressors and feedback without disrupting patient care, patient-facing operations, or coworkers’ work; and use established de-escalation and escalation procedures when appropriate. The employee must exercise sound judgment; maintain appropriate workplace boundaries; receive and respond to routine feedback and direction; protect confidential patient and business information; and address patient or workplace concerns through established supervisory and safety procedures. These functions are essential to the position.