Surgical First Assistant

Position: Surgical First Assistant - $28-43 per hour
Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Surgical First Assistant for a job in Seaford, Delaware.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Surgical First Assistant Discipline:

Allied Health Professional Duration:

Ongoing 40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours, days

Employment Type:

Staff Yearly Pay:

$58,100-$90,000

Surgical Tech – First Assist

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

The Surgical Tech – First Assist plays a critical role in supporting surgeons during operative procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and successful outcomes. This position actively assists with exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and other intraoperative functions while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and surgical excellence.

Shift Details

Full-time schedule Shift details vary by service line and surgical volume Compensation & Incentives

Competitive compensation based on experience Comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon directly during procedures, including exposure, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing as appropriate Maintain strict sterile technique throughout surgical cases Anticipate surgeon needs and respond efficiently during procedures Support optimal surgical workflow and patient safety Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and perioperative staff Adhere to all regulatory, safety, and infection control standards Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical Assisting program (community college, vocational, or hospital-based) Current Certified First Assistant credential (CFA, CSA, or SA-C) through one of the following:

American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) National Surgical Assisting Association (NSAA)

Current CPR certification required Equivalent education and experience may be considered Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong working knowledge of surgical anatomy and operative procedures High level of technical precision and attention to detail Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented professional Positive attitude with a collaborative approach to patient care Why This Opportunity

High-impact role working directly with surgeons Team-focused perioperative environment Career advancement potential in a First Assist role Stable direct hire opportunity with competitive compensation Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Retirement savings options Paid time off Disability and life insurance plans Employee assistance programs

Medical Solutions Direct Hire Job  # . About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner.

Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together.

We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community.

But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.