Surgical First Assistant (SFA) - NCCPA/NP

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.7040 SMC SURGICAL SERVICES Pay Range: $43.63 - $71.99 Care for our community, and your career. The Surgical First Assistant (SFA) NCCPA/NP provides direct support to surgeons during operative procedures. This role involves assisting in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results.

The SFA also plays a role in preoperative and postoperative patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Preoperative:

• Review and prepare surgical plans and patient history.
• Prepare the surgical field and assist in positioning and prepping the patient.
• Ensure all surgical instruments and supplies are available and sterile.
• Assist in draping the surgical site. Communication with RN and certified surgical tech in the room the plan for the patient Intraoperative:
• Provide adequate exposure of the operative site using retractors and other tools. Control bleeding by clamping, ligating, or cauterizing blood vessels.
• Handle tissues, cut sutures, and perform wound closure. Suction, irrigate, or sponge the operative site as needed.
• Assist with robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures where applicable.
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs under direction from the surgeon or anesthesiologist. Postoperative:
• Apply surgical dressings and assist in transferring the patient to recovery.
• Ensure all instruments and materials are accounted for (sponge/instrument count).
• Document operative procedures and observations accurately.
• Participate in postoperative patient assessments and wound care.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. NCCPA/NP Licensure/Certification (one or more): Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with surgical certification – NCCPA/NP

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a surgical setting required. Scrub experience a plus. Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of surgical instruments, anatomy, and aseptic technique.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in high-stress situations.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Working Conditions: Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious agents. does require long periods of standing and wearing surgical attire. On-call availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Work Shift: Exempt (United States of America) Position Hours: 80 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.