Job Description

Certified Surgical Assistant

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Assistant to provide first-assisting support during complex surgical procedures within a high-acuity operating room environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other members of a highly skilled surgical team while contributing to safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. The Surgical Assistant will perform first-assisting duties throughout the pre-procedure, intraoperative, and post-procedure phases of complex surgical cases.

What you'll get:

• Pay: $56.10/hour
• Full-time position
• Rotating schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a highly specialized surgical environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Opportunity to support complex surgical procedures and advanced patient care
• Collaborative clinical environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform first-assisting duties during pre-procedure, intraoperative, and post-procedure phases of complex surgical cases
• Assist surgeons with highly technical surgical procedures
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and provide appropriate instruments and assistance
• Maintain sterile technique and follow established infection prevention protocols
• Operate and assist with surgical equipment, instrumentation, microscopes, and other specialized equipment
• Support the surgical team throughout procedures while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety
• Assist with surgical positioning, preparation, and other duties within the established scope of practice
• Perform duties according to established policies, procedures, protocols, and surgeon instructions
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and other members of the operating room team
• Help maintain an efficient workflow before, during, and after surgical procedures

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education/training
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Surgical Assistant certification/credentialing as required
• Experience assisting with complex surgical procedures
• Ability to work a full-time rotating schedule
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterile technique

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