Surgical First Assistant: Precision in the OR

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support the surgical team in a dynamic operating room environment. You will maintain sterile technique, assist with patient positioning, scrub, drape, and prepare the operative field, and provide tissue retraction and hemostasis under the surgeon’s guidance.

The role requires effective collaboration with physicians and staff, adherence to AORN guidelines, and the ability to adapt to varying surgical cases while ensuring patient safety

Qualifications

• Follows AORN guidelines for hand scrub and aseptic technique.
• Maintains sterility of supplies and surgical field.
• Assists in gathering supplies and positioning the patient for surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assists in surgical procedures as First Assistant, including retracting tissues and aiding with hemostasis.
• Operates suction and supports cautery as directed to protect tissue.
• Performs proper scrubbing, draping, and preparation of the operative field.
• Retracts tissues as directed to maintain exposure and safety.
• Coordinates wound closure using sutures or staples as directed by the surgeon.
• Manages drainage devices and assists with intraoperative positioning and dressings.
• Performs selected medical office duties as assigned and maintains patient records.

Job description

Watson Clinic LLP is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support the surgical team in a dynamic operating room environment. You will maintain sterile technique, assist with patient positioning, scrub, drape, and prepare the operative field, and provide tissue retraction and hemostasis under the surgeon’s guidance.

The role requires effective collaboration with physicians and staff, adherence to AORN guidelines, and the ability to adapt to varying surgical cases while ensuring patient safety