Surgeon Assistant First Assistant

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; 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 play a critical role in supporting surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient care, safety, and surgical excellence.

Requirements include CSFA or CSA, BLS/ACLS, and a minimum of 2 years of surgical first assisting experience in an outpatient/ASC setting, with strong knowledge of instruments and sterile technique.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential recognized in Florida.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical first assisting experience, preferably 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 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.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Intraoperative communication

Infection control

Sterile technique

Education

CSFA Credential

CSA Credential

Tools

EMR system

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.

Required Experience

Qualifications:

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.