Surgical First Assistant- GU/GYN

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 47,320 - 64,003; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000 for Experienced

Sign-on bonus $3,000 for New Grads

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring a full-time Surgical First Assistant for Maine Medical Center – Portland. The role involves assisting in surgical operations as part of a team under supervision and adhering to First Assist policies and guidelines.

New grads are eligible for sign-on bonuses and MaineHealth emphasizes comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. Applicants must meet the listed KSAs and obtain BLS within 30 days of start date.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program required.
• CSFA certification required.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical operations as part of a team under supervision of surgeons, RNs, or other surgical staff.
• Adhere to First Assist policies, standards and practice guidelines.

Skills

Two years of assisting experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology

Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program

CSFA certification

BLS certification

Job description

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)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program required.
2. License/Certifications: Current CSFA certification required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: Two years of assisting experience preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. 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 [e-mail]

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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.