RiverView Health·Crookston, Minnesota
The Surgical First Assistant provides direct, hands-on assistance to surgeons during operative procedures to ensure safe and efficient outcomes. Key duties include tissue handling, suturing, wound closure, and collaborating with the OR team to maintain quality standards.
Overview RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.
RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.
We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment.
Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions.
Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.
RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Surgical First Assistant - (PRN) Location: Hospital / outpatientPosition Status: Non-exempt; hours worked may be subject to over-time Schedule: PRN hours Pay Range: $35.49 - $45.50+ (DOE) RiverView Health has an opening for a PRN Surgical First Assistant. The Surgical First Assistant (PRN) is an advanced perioperative practitioner who provides direct, hands-on assistance to the surgeon during operative procedures. Working under the direction of the operating surgeon, this role is responsible for facilitating safe, efficient, and effective surgical outcomes through skilled intraoperative techniques and clinical judgment. This PRN position provides flexible, as-needed coverage to support surgical volume fluctuations, staff absences, and service line demands Key Responsibilities include: Serve as the primary first assistant to the surgeon during surgical procedures. Provide optimal exposure through advanced tissue handling, retraction, and surgical site management. Execute suturing, stapling, and wound closure with precision and efficiency. Assist with dissection and other technical components within scope of training and surgeon delegation. Anticipate surgeon needs to ensure efficient procedural flow. Maintain clear communication regarding procedural progress and patient status. Support adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards. Contribute to a high-performing, team-based OR environment. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing staff.
Required: Applicants must be a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist program. Current American Heart BLS certification. If not, current training will be provided and certification must be obtained within 4 months from date of hire.
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), or equivalent credential Advanced certification (e.g., ACLS)
Applicants must be graduates of an Accredited Surgical Technologist program and hold a current BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include CSFA or CSA credentials and advanced certifications such as ACLS.
Market context
In Minnesota, surgical assistant roles are typically tied to steady demand in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty practices that rely on efficient operating room support. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for accredited surgical technologist training, current BLS, and preferred CSFA or CSA credentials, with ACLS sometimes valued as well. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm certification status and OR experience before applying.
