Surgical First Assistant: Impactful OR Support & Growth

HCA Healthcare; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Brentwood Surgery Center is seeking a Certified First Assist to work under the operating surgeon as a first/second assistant, helping with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical tasks to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.

Responsibilities include restocking and room turnover, patient positioning, skin prep, draping, and coordinating with the surgical team. Requires CSFA credential, CSA certification, and BLS/BCLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical assisting.
• Attain the CSFA credential.
• Certification as a CSA.
• BLS certification required.
• BCLS certification upon employment (online cert not acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon intraoperatively as first/second assistant.
• Provide exposure, hemostasis, suction and sponging as needed.
• Restock and change over rooms between cases.
• Communicate needs with the surgeon prior to the case.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation and surgical draping.
• Support anesthesia regarding patient temperature and safety during procedures.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

CSFA credential

CSA certification

CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical assisting

BCLS Certification

Job description

HCA Brentwood Surgery Center is seeking a Certified First Assist to work under the operating surgeon as a first/second assistant, helping with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical tasks to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.

Responsibilities include restocking and room turnover, patient positioning, skin prep, draping, and coordinating with the surgical team. Requires CSFA credential, CSA certification, and BLS/BCLS certifications.