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Certified Surgical First Assistant

CommonSpirit Health
CHATTANOOGA, TN Other
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Ortho-Spine-Brain

 

PRN 

 

The Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician throughout the intra-operative phase, as well as contributing to the delivery of quality patient care by working with other surgical team members during the preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.

 

 

  • Provides skilled assistance to the surgeon.
  •  Assists with individual operating room setup
  • Assists with positioning, prepping and draping the patient.
  • Communicates with the surgeon and health care team regarding patient’s condition
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

  • Certified Surgical Assistant Program- CAAHEP-accredited training program
  • National Certification (nbstsa preferred)
  • AHA BCLS

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Salary : $36 - $53

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