Job Description
Position: First Assistant / Surgical Tech
Location: Mesa, AZ
Schedule: Full-Time or Part Time (3-4 Days/Week)
Travel: No
Compensation: $70k - $90k / year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO/Sick, 401(k)
Job Summary:The First Assistant / Surgical Technician is a vital member of the surgical team, responsible for assisting surgeons, ensuring operating room efficiency, and maintaining a sterile surgical environment. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, knowledgeable in best practice surgical protocols, and capable of handling the physical demands of the role.
Responsibilities:- Prepare and sterilize the operating room before procedures.
- Set up instruments, equipment, and supplies required for surgery.
- Assist in positioning and prepping patients for surgical procedures.
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon while maintaining a sterile field.
- Assist in surgical tasks such as holding retractors, cutting sutures, and hemostasis.
- Restock surgical supplies and update inventory after procedures.
- Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments properly.
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure patient safety.
- Adhere to all surgical policies and protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Participate in continued education and training to stay updated on surgical techniques.
- Graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech program (USA).
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech program (USA).
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Benefits
Compensation: $70k - $90k / year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO/Sick, 401(k)
Key skill Required
- Basic Life Support
- Best Practice
- Knowledgeable
- Patient Safety
- Surgery
- Surgical Instruments
- Surgical Procedures
- Training
