Surgical Tech - First Assist

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST – FIRST ASSIST REQUIRED

Job Category: CLINIC

Requisition Number: SURGI
002591

Posted: February 25, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Mad Phys Surgery Center, 4510 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, MS 39232, USA

The Surgical Technologist – First Assist is responsible for providing intraoperative technical support to the surgeon while maintaining a safe and sterile environment throughout all surgical procedures.

• Setting up the instruments and equipment required for each procedure
• Sterilizing equipment and managing surgical inventory to ensure adequate supplies
• Preparing the patient for surgery according to established protocols
• Passing instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon throughout the operation
• Providing direct first assist support during surgical procedures, including retraction, exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and other tasks as delegated by the surgeon
• Anticipating the needs of the surgeon to ensure efficient surgical flow
• Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation
• Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation
• Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery
• Assisting with patient positioning, draping, and wound closure as directed

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or documented First Assist experience
• Orthopaedic surgical experience preferred
• Current BLS certification

• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.