Surgical First Assistant

About the Role

Medworks is hiring a Surgical First Assistant to join our surgical support team serving hospitals and surgery centers across Central and Eastern Virginia – including Charlottesville, Richmond, and the Tidewater area. In this mobile, hands-on role, you’ll travel between client sites and work alongside fellow Medworks teammates and surgical staff to assist surgeons during procedures and ensure that every case runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

You’ll play an essential role in the operating room—helping with patient positioning and draping, maintaining the sterile field, and providing direct assistance to the surgeon throughout each procedure. Whether you’re suturing, cauterizing, retracting, or supporting the surgical team in maintaining a laser-safe and aseptic environment, you’ll be making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and surgical success.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare the operating room by setting up sterile instruments, surgical equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and provide direct intraoperative assistance, including suturing, cauterizing, and retracting.
• Operate and support Medworks’ specialty surgical and laser equipment during procedures.
• Ensure adherence to aseptic and infection control standards.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and surgical staff to promote teamwork and efficiency.
• Assist with post-procedure clean-up, restocking, and maintaining equipment readiness.
• Accurately document case details and equipment usage in accordance with Medworks standards.

What We’re Looking For

Certification Required: Active Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Certified First Assistant (CFA), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), or Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C) credential through an accredited body. Applications without certification will not be considered.

Skills & Attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of surgical instrumentation, anatomy, and aseptic technique.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration abilities.
• High stamina and attention to detail during long or complex procedures.
• Experience with urology, gynecology, or general surgery preferred.

Schedule & Travel

• Monday–Friday schedule (occasional early starts or extended days depending on surgical schedule).
• Occasional on-call rotation as needed.

About Medworks

Medworks is a surgical equipment support and services provider specializing in urology, gynecology, and general surgical procedures. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with hospitals and surgery centers to provide concierge-level equipment services and procedural support—all driven by our GRIT values: Growth, Readiness, Integrity, and Teamwork.

At Medworks, we value energy, creativity, and commitment. Our team members are passionate about achieving goals and making an impact—supported by a collaborative, innovative environment designed for personal and professional growth.

Learn more about us at www.medworkssurgical.com.

How to Apply

Apply directly here, or email your resume and a short message to:

Maggie Livingstone

Director of Human Resources & People Operations

maggie@medworkssurgical.com

Medworks is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.