Surgical First Assistant- GU/GYN

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $15,000 for Experienced

Sign-On Bonus $3,000 for New Grads

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Surgical First Assistant for a full-time day shift. The role involves assisting in operative procedures as part of a team under supervision by surgeons and OR staff.

Qualified candidates have CSFA certification and both current BLS and surgical technology credentials; two years of assisting experience preferred. Sign-on bonuses apply per eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Two years of assisting experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program required.
• Current CSFA certification required; BLS certification required or within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• The Surgical First Assistant assists in surgical operations as part of a team under supervision of surgeons and nurses.
• Adheres to First Assist policies, standards and practice guidelines.

Skills

Assisting experience

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Surgical Assisting program

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 86940
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2026

ExperiencedCSTseligible for$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

New Grads are eligible for a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Eligible bonuscandidates are Certified Surgical Technologists

CurrentMaineHealthemployees are not eligible

Summary

This is a full time, day shift position at Maine Medical Center- Portland.

Description

Professional - Clinical

Maine Medical Center

Req #: 86940

ExperiencedCSTseligible for$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

New Grads are eligible for a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Eligible bonuscandidates are Certified Surgical Technologists

CurrentMaineHealthemployees are not eligible

Summary

This is a full time, day shift position at Maine Medical Center- Portland.

The Surgical First Assistant role is responsible for assisting in surgical operations as part of a team under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Adheres to applicable First Assist policies, standards and practice guidelines.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program required.
• License/Certifications: Current CSFA certification required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Two years of assisting experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $34.35to $46.46 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

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Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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