First Assistant

Canyon Vista Medical Center · United States

Canyon Vista Medical Center seeks a Certified First Assistant to support surgeons during operative and invasive procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, ensuring sterile technique, positioning and draping patients, handling instruments, providing hemostasis, suturing, and assisting with wound closure. The First Assistant will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes. This role also includes pre- and post-operative patient assessments, accurate documentation, and participation in quality improvement and continuing education to support excellence in patient-centered surgical care.