What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical First Assist position at USPI?
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our team in Sugar Land, Tx. We are looking for a dedicated professional with OR experience and one of the following credentials: RNFA/PA/NP/LSA/CSFA (with ability to get LSA). As a Surgical First Assist, you will play a critical role in the success of our surgical procedures. This position is exclusively OR-based, with no clinic or rounding responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Surgical First Assist: Primary function is to provide first assist support during surgical procedures.
- Pre-operative Coordination: Confirm cases, meet patients, explain procedures, obtain necessary documentation, and coordinate with OR staff.
- Intraoperative Support: Assist with patient positioning, maintain sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and collaborate with OR team.
- Skill Expansion: Demonstrate willingness to learn new surgical specialties and expand skill set.
Required Skills:
Qualifications
Education/Training:
- Must have one of the following credentials: RNFA/PA/NP/LSA/CSA
Physical Requirements:
Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations, including but not limited to:
- Ability to lift, sit, stand, or squat
- Consistently seeing, hearing, and speaking
- Frequent lifting to 20 lbs. in addition to bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
- Customer service-oriented mindset.
- Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently.
Required Experience:
Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
- Must have experience assisting in spine, General Surgery, and orthopedics.
