Certified Surgical Assistant

Job Description

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. IIndeed

What you'll get:

• $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