Surgical First Assistant

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

401(k) and access to retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is seeking a Certified First Assistant for the Patient Partners Surgery Center in Gallatin, Tennessee. This role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, including managing tools and ensuring patient care.

The position offers a $20k sign-on bonus, flexible financial benefits, and coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma, certification, and substantial experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program is mandatory.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Handle surgical tools and manage surgical wounds.

Skills

Problem-solving

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Technician Program completion

NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification

Job description

Certified First Assistant

Patient Partners Surgery Center, a dynamic, fast‑paced facility dedicated to delivering exceptional care, is hiring a Certified First Assistant.

Sign‑on Bonus

$20k sign‑on bonus available.

Schedule

No weekends, No holidays, No call.

Responsibilities

A surgical first assistant plays a vital role in a successful surgical procedure. They are primarily in charge of assisting surgeons, such as arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds.

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 deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room

Benefits

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