Surgical First Assistant - Intraoperative Expert

10000 Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support operating surgeons during procedures, handle intraoperative tasks, and perform preoperative and postoperative duties to enhance patient care. The role requires graduating from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program and CSFA certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities include preparing tools, assisting with closures, applying dressings, and coordinating with the surgical team under surgeon guidance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from surgical assisting programs accredited by CAAHEP/ ARC/STSA.
• CSFA certification or eligible within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures (homeostasis, exposure, closure).
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
• Develop preoperative plans with surgeons and health team members.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Preoperative planning

Intraoperative care

Education

CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program

CSFA certification or eligible

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support operating surgeons during procedures, handle intraoperative tasks, and perform preoperative and postoperative duties to enhance patient care. The role requires graduating from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program and CSFA certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities include preparing tools, assisting with closures, applying dressings, and coordinating with the surgical team under surgeon guidance.