Surgical First Assistant

United Surgical Partners International; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible financial benefits

401(k) and access to retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is hiring a Certified First Assistant for the Patient Partners Surgery Center in Gallatin, Tennessee. In this role, you will assist surgeons during procedures by arranging tools, holding incisions, and dressing wounds. The position offers a great work-life balance with no weekends or holidays, along with a sign-on bonus of $20k and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties preferred.
• Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons by arranging and handing over tools.
• Hold open incisions and dress surgical wounds.

Skills

Problem-solving

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a Surgical Technician Program

NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification

Job description

Role Overview

Patient Partners Surgery Center is hiring a Certified First Assistant. A surgical first assistant plays a vital role in a successful surgical procedure, assisting surgeons by arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds. The position offers no weekends, no holidays, and no call.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program.
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. General familiarity with medical terminology related to anatomy and surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Compensation

$20k sign on bonus available.