Surgical First Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Virginia (Caton Hill Medical Center) seeks a Surgical Technologist to serve as the 1st assistant under direct supervision. You will position patients, assist with exposure, and support safe, quality operations across ambulatory surgery settings.

The role requires a CSTFA/SA-C certification pathway, BLS, and clinical competence, with preferred First Assistant program graduate. It is a part-time, onsite position with a 20-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of continuous surgical technologist practice and eligible for CSTFA or SA-C
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Surgical First Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire or Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs
• Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred

Responsibilities

• Position the patient per surgeon's instruction
• Use standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning
• Provide visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, and manipulation
• Assist surgeon with hemostasis to enable safe operations
• Perform duties as surgical technician in ambulatory surgery center
• Assist with closure of body planes (sutures/staples)
• Apply wound dressings
• Assist with patient transport to/from OR
• Monitor quality of care per standards
• Perform other related duties

Skills

Surgical technologist

CST/SA-C eligibility

First Assistant experience

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical First Assistant Certificate within 12 months

Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

• Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.
• Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
• Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
• Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
• Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
• Performs other related duties as indicated.

Job Summary

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.
• Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
• Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
• Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
• Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
• Performs other related duties as indicated.

Rotating Shift 7-330, 9-530

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of continuous, documented experience of surgical technologist practice AND eligible for certification as a CSTFA or SA-C).

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Surgical First Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Surgical Assistant Association
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Kaiser Permanente is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug‑free workplace.

Primary Location: Virginia,Woodbridge,Caton Hill Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM

Working Hours End: 05:30 PM

Job Schedule: Part‑time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: CATON HILL MEDICAL CENTER - Day Surgery - 1808

Pay Range: $47.69 - $72.48 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.