Surgical First Assistant, 20hrs, Kensington

Surgical First Assistant, 20hrs, Kensington at Kaiser Permanente

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• Minimum-one-(1)-year-of-continuous,-documented-experience-of-surgical-technologist-practice-AND-eligible-for-certification-as-a-CSTFA-or-SA-C).

Education

• High-School-Diploma-or-General-Education-Development-(GED)-required.

License,-Certification,-Registration

• Surgical-Technologist-License-(Virginia)-OR-Surgical-Assistant-Certificate-within-12-months-of-hire-from-National-Surgical-Assistant-Association-OR-Surgical-First-Assistant-Certificate-from-National-Board-of-Surgical-Technology-and-Surgical-Assisting

• Basic-Life-Support-required-at-hire

Additional-Requirements:

• Clinical-competence-required-by-attending-staff-development-programs.

Preferred-Qualifications:

• Graduate-of-a-First-Assistant-Program-preferred.

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Surgical First Assistant, 20hrs, Kensington

Primary Location North Kensington, Maryland Facility Name Kensington I Medical Center Schedule Part-time Shift Day Salary $45.42 - $69.03 / hour

Job Number 1420498 Date Posted 04/28/2026

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Job Summary:

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.
• Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
• Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
• Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
• Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
• Performs other related duties as indicated.

1st week: Mon, Wed, Fri 2nd week: Wed, Fri

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of continuous, documented experience of surgical technologist practice AND eligible for certification as a CSTFA or SA-C).

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Surgical Technologist License (Virginia) OR Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Surgical Assistant Association OR Surgical First Assistant Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.

Primary Location: Maryland,Kensington,Kensington I Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Wed, Fri Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Kensington I Medical Center - Day Surgery - 1808 Pay Range: $45.42 - $69.03 / hour Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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