Surgical First Assistant — Outpatient OR Expert

United Surgical Partners International; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SurgCenter of Palm Beach Gardens is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our outpatient surgical team. The First Assistant will support surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence in a fast-paced ASC environment.

This role requires CSFA/CSA or equivalent credential, BLS/ACLS, and at least 2 years of outpatient/ASC surgical experience, with strong knowledge of instruments and anatomy, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• CSFA, CSA, or equivalent credential recognized in Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certifications currently required.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical first assisting experience in outpatient/ASC setting.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, anatomy, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during operative procedures by providing exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and other technical functions to support patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure proper patient positioning, sterile field maintenance, and equipment readiness.
• Anticipate intraoperative needs and respond promptly to requirements.
• Apply knowledge of surgical anatomy and procedures to assist effectively as first assistant.
• Assist with preoperative preparations and postoperative patient care as directed.
• Maintain infection control, sterile technique, and patient safety protocols.
• Accurately document intraoperative activities, counts, and patient data.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Skills

Surgical first assisting

CSFA/CSA

BLS

ACLS

ASC experience

Instruments & anatomy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

SurgCenter of Palm Beach Gardens is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our outpatient surgical team. The First Assistant will support surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence in a fast-paced ASC environment.

This role requires CSFA/CSA or equivalent credential, BLS/ACLS, and at least 2 years of outpatient/ASC surgical experience, with strong knowledge of instruments and anatomy, and excellent communication.