Certified Surgical First Assistant

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Medworks

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Role

    Medworks is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support surgical procedures across hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the Seattle, WA area.

    This is a mobile role requiring regular travel between local facilities. The Surgical First Assistant works directly with surgeons and clinical teams to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care during surgical procedures.

    Responsibilities

    Pre-Operative

    • Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment
    • Assist with patient positioning and surgical site preparation

    Intra-Operative

    • Maintain a sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique standards
    • Provide direct assistance to surgeons, including retracting, suturing, and cauterizing
    • Anticipate the surgeon's needs and support efficient workflow
    • Operate and assist with surgical and laser equipment

    Post-Operative

    • Assist with room turnover, cleaning, and restocking
    • Document case details and equipment usage accurately

    Required Qualifications

    • Active certification as one of the following:
      • Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
      • Certified First Assistant (CFA)
      • Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
      • Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C)
    • Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile technique
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 1+ year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant
    • Experience in urology, gynecology, or general surgery

    Schedule & Travel

    • Monday–Friday schedule based on surgical cases
    • Occasional early start times, extended days, and on-call shifts
    • Frequent travel between Seattle-area healthcare facilities
    • Reliable transportation required

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Pay range: $100,000 - $110,000
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) plan
    • Paid time off
    • Vehicle stipend

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to stand for extended periods
    • Ability to lift and move equipment
    • Ability to work in a surgical/clinical environment

    About Medworks

    Medworks provides surgical equipment and support services to healthcare facilities, specializing in urology, gynecology, and general surgery procedures.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Medworks is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.