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Certified Surgical First Assistant, Operating Room, 32 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health·Marlborough, Massachusetts

$29 - $47/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly
·2-5 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide primary assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, including exposure, hemostasis, and tissue handling. May also function as a scrub tech as needed to accommodate the needs of the department.

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$28.77 - $46.74

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends - Every Fourth Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 6:54-3:15 or 9:00-5:30

Shift

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 32

Cost Center

10021 - 2110 Operating Room

Union

SHARE Marlborough

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone is a caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

To provide primary assistance to the Surgeon during a surgical procedure. To assist the surgeon in this expanded role of perioperative care, the STFA acquires the additional knowledge, skills and judgment necessary through advanced education and supervised practice. The role of a Surgical First Assistant requires active participation during the procedure, providing exposure, hemostasis, tying or sewing, tissue handling plus other functions as assigned or determined by the primary surgeon responsible for the patient and procedure; other duties as assigned or directed by the within the scope of Surgical First Assistant practice. May function as a scrub tech as needed to accommodate the needs of the department.

UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital strives to be the community hospital of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for health care professionals and physicians. We serve as a role model in the community by promoting healthy lifestyle habits such as a tobacco and smoke free campus and the hiring of nicotine free employees.

Summary

To provide primary Assistance to the Surgeon during a surgical procedure. The role of a Surgical First Assistant requires active participation during the procedure, providing exposure, homeostasis, tying or sewing, tissue handling plus other functions as assigned or determined by the primary surgeon responsible for the patient and procedure; other duties as assigned or directed by the within the scope of Surgical First Assistant practice.

Qualifications

  • American Board of Surgical Assistant Certification.
  • Documentation of ongoing clinical competencies and continuing education.
  • BLS and ACLS competent.
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program; successful completion of appropriate pretest/exams, classroom orientation and clinical orientation is required.
  • Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity.
  • 3 years' experience in a hospital-based surgical service.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service and communication skills required OR equivalent combination of the above

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Requirements

Candidates must have American Board of Surgical Assistant Certification and documentation of ongoing clinical competencies. A high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Surgical Assistant Program are required, along with three years of experience in a hospital-based surgical service.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • BLS Certification
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Patient Care
  • ACLS Certification
  • Clinical Competencies
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Tissue Handling
  • Hemostasis

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$29 - $47/hr
Location
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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UMass Memorial Health

UMass Memorial Health is the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts. Through pain and pandemics, our commitment to our communities never wanes. We use knowledge and innovation to create breakthrough medicine, to create jobs, and to make life better...

Salary listed on 599 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Massachusetts OR surgical assistant roles stay specialized

In Massachusetts, Certified Surgical First Assistant roles in operating rooms are typically in steady demand because hospitals need experienced support for complex procedures and scheduled surgical volume. These positions are competitive because employers often look for board certification, documented clinical competencies, and hospital-based experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your surgical service background and certification details before applying.

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