Surgical First Assistant - Robotic & Advanced Procedures

Methodist Health System; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support operating room procedures at our Midlothian, Texas facility. This role emphasizes maintaining sterile technique, prepping sterile fields, and assisting surgeons during complex cases.

Candidates should have one year of surgical assistant experience and complete ARC/STSA-accredited training with NBSTSA certification.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
• Surgical Assist graduate from ARC/STSA-accredited program; NBSTSA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Determine, obtain and check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
• Assist in moving and positioning the patient.
• Inserts and removals of indwelling catheter.
• Dons PPE, scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to aseptic standards.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions needed for procedure.
• Maintains the integrity of the sterile field and observe for breaks in sterile technique during procedure.
• Follows count policy and time‑out procedure with circulating nurse.
• Assists with terminal cleaning and preparation for the following case.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

ARC/STSA-accredited Surgical Assist program

NBSTSA certification

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support operating room procedures at our Midlothian, Texas facility. This role emphasizes maintaining sterile technique, prepping sterile fields, and assisting surgeons during complex cases.

Candidates should have one year of surgical assistant experience and complete ARC/STSA-accredited training with NBSTSA certification.