Full Job Description
Surgical First Assistant II- Certified
FT Days, 40 hours
Call and Weekends required
Columbia, MD
Surgical First Assistant II provides skilled surgical assistance during a variety of operative procedures with greater independence and responsibility.
Prepares and maintains the operative field, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and assists with more complex surgical tasks as directed by the surgeon.
Coordinates preoperative and postoperative patient support, helps ensure proper instrument and supply readiness, and may provide informal guidance or
support to less experienced staff while contributing to safe and effective surgical outcomes.
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (Required)
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of
relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Minimum 5 Years of Experience of clinical experience in a surgical setting assisting with a variety of surgical
procedures, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases (Required)
NBSTSA-Surgical Techn/Surgical Assisting 10000177 Upon Hire (Required) or
• CSA - Board Certified Surgical Assistant 10000267 Upon Hire (Required) and
• CPR - Basic CPR 10000016 Upon Hire (Required)
• completion of a surgical first assistant program accredited by the commission on accreditation of allied health
education programs (CAAHEP) or another recognized accrediting body or Associates Upon Hire (Required)
Salary Range: Minimum 34.62/hour - Maximum 57.19/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
