What is a Surgical First Assistant Assistant
Provides advanced intraoperative assistance including tissue handling, retraction, and hemostasis under surgeon supervision | supports complex surgical workflows.
Surgical First Assistant Assistant Core Duties
Assist With Exposure And Retraction | Handle Tissue And Assist With Hemostasis | Manage Instruments And Suturing Assistance Under Surgeon Direction | Maintain Sterile Technique And Documentation.
Surgical First Assistant Assistant Education Requirements
Advanced Certificate Or Associate Degree With Perioperative Clinical Experience
Surgical First Assistant Assistant License and Accreditation Agency
NBSTSA | Employer Credential
Surgical First Assistant Assistant Program Length
12 to 36 Months
Surgical First Assistant Assistant Salary Min and Max
$60000 to $110000
Surgical First Assistant Assistant Work Settings
Operating Rooms | Specialty Surgical Centers | Trauma Centers
Surgical First Assistant Assistant Key Skills
Tissue Handling | Retraction | Hemostasis Assistance | Sterile Technique
Look for These Programs
Surgical Assisting Programs At Community Colleges | University Hospitals