Surgical First Assistant

Location:

Portland, ME
Facility:
Maine Medical Center

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift: Day
Job Category:
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 49756
Date Posted:
Dec 31, 2025

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced SFA

Relocation for Approved Offers

Eligible candidates are Certified Surgical First Assists

Previous

MMCand Maine Health employees  with more than 6 months of separation are eligible.

Current

MMCand Maine Health employees are not eligible.

The Surgical First Assistant – MMCP role is responsible for assisting in surgical operations as part of a team under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Adheres to applicable First Assist policies, standards and practice guidelines.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program required.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current CSFA certification required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of assisting experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

With a career at any of the Maine Health locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

Maine Health remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today.

Maine Health policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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