SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT

divh2Surgical First Assist Position/h2pThe Surgical First Assist (SFA) is a highly skilled, clinically proficient professional who works directly under the supervision of the attending surgeon to provide advanced intraoperative support. This role extends beyond traditional assisting it requires a forward-thinking mindset focused on innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across the surgical continuum. The SFA serves as a key resource in developing and implementing process improvements, integrating new technologies, and advancing surgical outcomes. Clinical skills performed under direct supervision of the surgeon include but are not limited to: incision, dissection, clamping, cutting, tying, providing hemostasis, insertion of laparoscopic ports, and closure of body planes skin. The SFA collaborates closely with all surgical team members to facilitate through-put and optimize safe patient care. They may function in the scrub role for a variety of surgical procedures as needed./ph3Essential Duties and Responsibilities/h3pClinical Excellence Intraoperative Support/pulliPerforms all functions of a Surgical First Assist including exposure, hemostasis, suturing, tissue handling, and wound closure under the surgeons direction./liliAnticipates surgeon needs throughout each procedure, ensuring instruments, supplies, and devices are ready for immediate use./liliMaintains sterile technique and ensures patient safety and positioning integrity at all times./liliProactively identifies opportunities to improve case efficiency and instrument utilization./li/ulpInnovation Process Improvement/pulliCollaborates with surgical leadership and vendors to trial new technologies, instruments, and minimally invasive techniques./liliParticipates in multidisciplinary performance improvement initiatives, including reduction of turnover times, standardization of instrument trays, and cost-efficiency efforts./liliContributes to digital documentation workflows, assisting in implementing systems that optimize case tracking, inventory, and data analytics./liliProvides feedback on new devices or methods that enhance precision and patient outcomes./li/ulpEducation, Mentorship Leadership/pulliServes as a clinical mentor to surgical technologists, residents, and nursing staff./liliParticipates in orientation and education of new team members and cross-trained staff./liliEngages in continuing education to stay current on advancements in surgical techniques and perioperative best practices./liliPromotes a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and patient-centered innovation./li/ulpCollaboration Teamwork/pulliPartners with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to coordinate and execute high-quality surgical care./liliAssists in the preparation for surgical cases, assuring that supplies, equipment and instruments are available and in working order prior to the start of each case./liliAssists the surgical team in the transport, transfer and positioning of patients in the operating room./liliParticipates in pre-op briefings and post-op debriefings to evaluate case flow and identify improvement opportunities./liliAssists in maintaining supply and equipment inventory./liliCommunicates proactively and professionally across the care team to ensure seamless patient experiences./liliOn-call duties as scheduled./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulh3Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/h3pQualifications/pulliCertified Surgical First Assist (CSFA), Certified First Assistant (CFA), or Physician Assistant (PA-C) / RNFA credential required./liliMinimum 35 years of surgical experience; advanced proficiency in multiple specialties preferred (e.g., Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, General, or Robotics)./liliStrong understanding of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and anatomy./liliDemonstrated ability to integrate technology and process improvement into practice./liliExcellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills./li/ulpPreferred Attributes/pulliPassionate about surgical innovation, data-driven improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration./liliActively participates in surgical committees, vendor evaluations, or technology trials./liliForward-thinking, self-directed, and capable of balancing clinical precision with creativity./liliExperienced in EMR documentation, efficiency dashboards, or digital workflow initiatives./li/ulh3Performance Metrics/h3pCase efficiency and surgeon satisfaction scores. Reduction in intraoperative delays and supply waste. Participation in innovation or quality improvement projects. Contribution to staff development and cross-training success rates./ph3Education and Experience/h3pCertified Surgical First Assist (CSFA), Certified First Assistant (CFA), or Physician Assistant (PA-C) / RNFA credential required. Minimum 35 years of surgical experience; advanced proficiency in multiple specialties preferred (e.g., Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, General, or Robotics)./ph3Benefits/h3ulliPaid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment/liliPaid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment/liliHealth, vision dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month/liliShort and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment/li/ulpInsight employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!/p/div