Surgical First Assistant - Onsite, Day Shift

Kaiser Permanente; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; GBP 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an experienced professional to serve as the 1st assistant to a surgeon at the Caton Hill Medical Center in Virginia. The role involves direct supervision while assisting in procedures and preparing the patient per the surgeon’s guidance.

Essential responsibilities include positioning the patient as instructed by the surgeon, and the position requires on-site work with a day shift and call duties as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of documented experience as a certified surgical technician required (Internal candidates).
• Minimum three (3) years of continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant (External candidates).

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon as 1st assistant during procedures under direct supervision.
• Position the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instructions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks an experienced professional to serve as the 1st assistant to a surgeon at the Caton Hill Medical Center in Virginia. The role involves direct supervision while assisting in procedures and preparing the patient per the surgeon’s guidance.

Essential responsibilities include positioning the patient as instructed by the surgeon, and the position requires on-site work with a day shift and call duties as part of the schedule.