SURGICAL TECHNICIAN FIRST ASSISTANT

University Of Maryland Medical System

Job Location:

Towson, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

I. General Summary

The Certified Surgical First Assistant provides immediate support to the surgeon and should act as a vital resource to the staff of the operating room. The Assistant functions under the direction of the operating surgeon during the patients surgical experience. The Assistant provides support to the surgeon by assisting with exposure and visualization hemostasis wound closure and other technical functions that will help assure a safe surgical procedure. Performs all duties identified through the Medical Staff credentialing and job duties of a Certified Surgical Technician. Reports to the Clinical Manager of the Operating Room.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

Demonstrate the ability to communicate the surgeons preferences and specific patients needs to surgical team including but not limited to suture needs specialty supplies and instrumentation and equipment.
Verifies all implants supplies and special procedure equipment is available and functional. (i.e. microscope tourniquet etc.)
Facilitates a cooperative team atmosphere through professional communication.
Listens actively to surgeon patient and team to ensure safe patient-centered care.
Maintains awareness of patient monitoring and responds appropriately to potential complications.
Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced knowledge of normal and pathological surgical anatomy and physiology.
Assists with the safe transportation of the patient to an individual operating suite to PACU or Nursing Unit as directed.

Qualifications :

III. Education and Experience

High School Diploma is required.
Certified Scrub Tech is required.
Evidence of successful completion of an approved First Assist training program.
Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced knowledge of normal and pathological surgical anatomy and physiology.

IV. Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Performs duties under the supervision of the operating surgeon. Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels coagulating bleeding points and ligating vessels. Provides visualization through appropriate use of instruments retractors suction and sponging techniques. Handles tissues according to manufacturers recommendations. Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon. Affixes and stabilizes wound drains. Applies sterile dressings.
Demonstrates competence and knowledge in the assessment treatment and care of select patients within the perioperative setting through assisting in the procedure making recommendations and occasional decision making on type of dressing casting and new technology. Regularly acts as a role model to staff by demonstrating clinical and theoretical expertise critical thinking and innovation. Maintains intraoperative standards of care relevant to specialty services. Routinely acts as a clinical resource/consultant to staff for problem identification and resolution.
Assists with application of casts splints and other immobilization devices. Assists in transferring patients to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Functions in a scrub or circulating role as needed to support Surgical Services. Serves as resource for staff members.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $36.83 - $55.29
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

I. General SummaryThe Certified Surgical First Assistant provides immediate support to the surgeon and should act as a vital resource to the staff of the operating room. The Assistant functions under the direction of the operating surgeon during the patients surgical experience. The Assistant provid...

I. General Summary

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

Demonstrate the ability to communicate the surgeons preferences and specific patients needs to surgical team including but not limited to suture needs specialty supplies and instrumentation and equipment.
Verifies all implants supplies and special procedure equipment is available and functional. (i.e. microscope tourniquet etc.)
Facilitates a cooperative team atmosphere through professional communication.
Listens actively to surgeon patient and team to ensure safe patient-centered care.
Maintains awareness of patient monitoring and responds appropriately to potential complications.
Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced knowledge of normal and pathological surgical anatomy and physiology.
Assists with the safe transportation of the patient to an individual operating suite to PACU or Nursing Unit as directed.

Qualifications :

III. Education and Experience

High School Diploma is required.
Certified Scrub Tech is required.
Evidence of successful completion of an approved First Assist training program.
Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced knowledge of normal and pathological surgical anatomy and physiology.

IV. Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Performs duties under the supervision of the operating surgeon. Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels coagulating bleeding points and ligating vessels. Provides visualization through appropriate use of instruments retractors suction and sponging techniques. Handles tissues according to manufacturers recommendations. Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon. Affixes and stabilizes wound drains. Applies sterile dressings.
Demonstrates competence and knowledge in the assessment treatment and care of select patients within the perioperative setting through assisting in the procedure making recommendations and occasional decision making on type of dressing casting and new technology. Regularly acts as a role model to staff by demonstrating clinical and theoretical expertise critical thinking and innovation. Maintains intraoperative standards of care relevant to specialty services. Routinely acts as a clinical resource/consultant to staff for problem identification and resolution.
Assists with application of casts splints and other immobilization devices. Assists in transferring patients to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Functions in a scrub or circulating role as needed to support Surgical Services. Serves as resource for staff members.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $36.83 - $55.29
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Aseptic Technique
Hospital Experience
Acute Care
Anatomy Knowledge
Basic Life Support
Computer Skills
Physiology Knowledge
Military Experience
Suturing
Medical Terminology
Sterile Processing

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