Surgeon Assistant (First Assistant)

United Surgical Partners International; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SurgCenter of Palm Beach Gardens is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our outpatient surgical team. The First Assistant will support surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence in a fast-paced ASC environment.

This role requires CSFA/CSA or equivalent credential, BLS/ACLS, and at least 2 years of outpatient/ASC surgical experience, with strong knowledge of instruments and anatomy, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• CSFA, CSA, or equivalent credential recognized in Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certifications currently required.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical first assisting experience in outpatient/ASC setting.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, anatomy, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during operative procedures by providing exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and other technical functions to support patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure proper patient positioning, sterile field maintenance, and equipment readiness.
• Anticipate intraoperative needs and respond promptly to requirements.
• Apply knowledge of surgical anatomy and procedures to assist effectively as first assistant.
• Assist with preoperative preparations and postoperative patient care as directed.
• Maintain infection control, sterile technique, and patient safety protocols.
• Accurately document intraoperative activities, counts, and patient data.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Skills

Surgical first assisting

CSFA/CSA

BLS

ACLS

ASC experience

Instruments & anatomy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Summary:

SurgCenter of Palm Beach Gardens is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Surgical First Assistant to join our outpatient surgical team. The First Assistant will play a critical role in supporting surgeons during procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and surgical excellence. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about perioperative care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment.

Required Skills:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist surgeons during operative procedures by providing exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and other technical functions to support optimal patient outcomes.

• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure proper patient positioning, sterile field maintenance, and equipment readiness.

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond promptly to intraoperative requirements.

• Apply knowledge of surgical anatomy and procedures to ensure effective first assist functions.

• Assist with preoperative preparations and postoperative patient care as directed.

• Maintain strict adherence to infection control, sterile technique, and patient safety protocols.

• Accurately document intraoperative activities, counts, and patient data as required.

• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), or equivalent credential recognized in the state of Florida.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Minimum of 2 years of surgical first assisting experience, preferably in an outpatient or ASC setting.

• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, anatomy, and procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in orthopedics, ophthalmology, podiatry, ENT, and/or general surgery.

• Prior experience in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) environment.

• Familiarity with EMR and case documentation standards.