Surgical First Assistant — Innovate, Collaborate, Excel

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Chicago seeks a Surgical First Assist to aid in advanced intraoperative support. Responsibilities include collaborating with surgical teams, improving processes, and performing technical functions during surgeries. Candidates must have a CSFA or similar credential and 3–5 years of surgical experience across various specialties. This role emphasizes innovation, efficiency, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of surgical experience required.
• Strong understanding of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions as a Surgical First Assist under surgeon's supervision.
• Collaborates on new technologies and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists surgical team with patient transport and care coordination.

Skills

Surgical experience

Advanced proficiency in multiple specialties

Excellent problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA)

Physician Assistant (PA-C) / RNFA credential

Job description

A healthcare institution in Chicago seeks a Surgical First Assist to aid in advanced intraoperative support. Responsibilities include collaborating with surgical teams, improving processes, and performing technical functions during surgeries. Candidates must have a CSFA or similar credential and 3–5 years of surgical experience across various specialties. This role emphasizes innovation, efficiency, and excellent communication skills.