Licensed Surgical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Surgical First Assistant | Sugar Land & Cypress, Houston, TX

Avant First Assistants, LLC is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Licensed Surgical Assistant to join our dynamic and expanding team. In this role, you will play a critical part in providing exceptional intraoperative support while upholding the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and surgical excellence. Working within a collaborative surgical environment, you will partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure optimal surgical efficiency and outstanding patient outcomes.

At Avant First Assistants, our commitment to excellence in surgical support is matched by a strong, team-oriented culture that emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, and continuous clinical development. We actively invest in our team members through professional growth opportunities and structured career advancement pathways, enabling you to expand your expertise while making a meaningful impact every day.

If you are passionate about surgical care, dedicated to refining your clinical skills, and committed to delivering exceptional service in the operating room, we invite you to join our mission. At Avant First Assistants, your expertise is respected, your growth is supported, and your career is positioned to thrive.

$80,000 - $95,000 yearly

Preoperative Duties

• Meet the patient in the preoperative area to verify informed consent and ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist with patient preparation, including positioning, surgical site preparation, and draping in accordance with established procedural and safety standards.
• Confirm that all required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment are properly prepared, functional, and readily available for the procedure.
• Participate in preoperative briefings with the surgical team to review case details, operative plans, and any special procedural requirements.

Intraoperative Support

• Provide direct assistance to the operating surgeon, including tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, suctioning, and suturing as required.
• Utilize advanced surgical techniques, instrumentation, and technology to support efficient and precise operative performance.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout the procedure by strictly adhering to aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
• Anticipate and respond to intraoperative needs, adjusting support as necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient surgical workflow.

Postoperative Responsibilities

• Assist with patient stabilization and safely transfer the patient from the operating table to the recovery area.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required surgical documentation.
• Participate in postoperative debriefings with the surgical team to evaluate procedural outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Must hold a valid and current Texas Medical Board-issued Surgical Assistant License
• Valid and current Certification from a recognized accrediting body, such as the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical assisting in a hospital or an outpatient surgical center
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proficient in medical terminology, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in various surgical specialties, including but not limited to cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedic, general surgery, and minimally invasive procedures
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Foreign MDs must pass TOEFL Test

Avant First Assistants LLC, established in 2012, has been delivering exceptional surgical support to surgeons, hospitals, and surgery centers. As a growing organization, we are seeking dedicated professionals who are goal-oriented and passionate about making a meaningful impact through outstanding service. We currently hold hospital contracts in Sugar Land, Cypress, and partner with several surgery centers across the Greater Houston area. If you share our commitment to excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing top-tier surgical assistance.