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. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Please call our Recruitment Hotline at: 315-779-5236. Talk with our Human Resources Professionals about current opportunities within the Samaritan Health System. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan. In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.