First Assist Surgical Technologist

Surgical Tech First AssistNorth Atlantic Surgical Suites is hiring a full time Surgical Tech First Assist. Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500.North Atlantic Surgical Suites is an ambulatory surgical center specializing in total knee and hip replacement surgery and orthopedic spinal surgery. Conveniently located in Salem New Hampshire, the state-of-the-art facility was created by leading-edge surgeons from Boston area Hospitals to provide the best possible patient experience. We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one asset.SpecialtiesTotal Hip and Knee ReplacementSurgeries of the Lumbar and Cervical Spine including Kyphoplasty & VertebroplastyJob Summary: A Surgical First assistant plays a vital role in a successful surgical procedure. They are primarily in charge of assisting surgeons, such as by arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds. No weekends, no major holidays & no call required.Education and/or Experience:High School Diploma / GEDCompletion of a Surgical Technician Program.NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in an orthopedic setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.BenefitsUSPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurancePaid time off (vacation & sick leave)401k retirement planPaid holidaysHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance Program, Employee discount programVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.Who We AreAt USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.