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

Try These Other Programs

Surgical Assisting Programs At Community Colleges | University Hospitals