SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT - SURGERY

East Alabama Medical Center; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Surgical First Assistant in Opelika, Alabama. This role is responsible for providing high-quality patient-family centered care in the operating room and other perioperative services. The ideal candidate must have completed an accredited Surgical Assistant program and possess 1-2 years of perioperative experience. Effective communication, conflict management, and collaboration skills are essential. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes compassionate healthcare and continuous improvement in practice.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• 1-2 years perioperative experience.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient-centered care in the OR.
• Act as a surgical first assistant during procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the perioperative team.

Skills

Effective communication

Conflict management

Collaboration skills

Education

Accredited Surgical Assistant program

Job description

Surgical First Assistant - Surgery

East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama, United States

About this Position

Surgical First Assistant - Surgery

EAMC Mission

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

Position Summary

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as a surgical first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education, and competency verification. Demonstrates effective communication, conflict management, and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, including patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self‑development.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program
• Minimum Experience: 1-2 years perioperative experience
• Required Registration/License/Certification: BLS obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer
• Preferred Education: None
• Preferred Experience: None
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) within five years of completing program
• Other Requirements: None