Surgical First Assistant — Sign-On Eligible for CSTs

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $15,000 for Experienced

Sign-On Bonus $3,000 for New Grads

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Surgical First Assistant for a full-time day shift. The role involves assisting in operative procedures as part of a team under supervision by surgeons and OR staff.

Qualified candidates have CSFA certification and both current BLS and surgical technology credentials; two years of assisting experience preferred. Sign-on bonuses apply per eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Two years of assisting experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program required.
• Current CSFA certification required; BLS certification required or within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• The Surgical First Assistant assists in surgical operations as part of a team under supervision of surgeons and nurses.
• Adheres to First Assist policies, standards and practice guidelines.

Skills

Assisting experience

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Surgical Assisting program

Job description

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Surgical First Assistant for a full-time day shift. The role involves assisting in operative procedures as part of a team under supervision by surgeons and OR staff.

Qualified candidates have CSFA certification and both current BLS and surgical technology credentials; two years of assisting experience preferred. Sign-on bonuses apply per eligibility criteria.