Surgical First Assist Coordinator — Growth & Training

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support the operating room team before, during, and after procedures. The role requires scrubbing, gowning, and glove donning, assisting with patient positioning, and instrument handling under surgeon direction.

Responsibilities include maintaining the sterile field, counting instruments, and aiding in hemostasis and closure as needed. A CAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program and 3–5 years of experience are expected, with CSFA/ABSA

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program (CAAHEP).
• 3–5 years of First Assist experience preferred.
• CSFA or ABSA certification is required/licensed.
• Ability to supervise and train other staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating room setup, instrument passes, and suturing as directed by surgeon.
• Position patient, apply dressings, and ensure sterile field throughout procedures.
• Count sponges/needles/instruments; sterilize and clean equipment and OR.
• Assist in special procedures including graft harvesting or robotics after training.

Skills

First Assist in OR

Patient positioning

Sterilization techniques

Instruments handling

Supervisory training

Education

Surgical Technology program accredited by CAAHEP

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support the operating room team before, during, and after procedures. The role requires scrubbing, gowning, and glove donning, assisting with patient positioning, and instrument handling under surgeon direction.

Responsibilities include maintaining the sterile field, counting instruments, and aiding in hemostasis and closure as needed. A CAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program and 3–5 years of experience are expected, with CSFA/ABSA