Wilmington Health PLLC·Wilmington, North Carolina
The Certified Surgical First Assistant supports perioperative patient care by assisting surgeons intraoperatively to ensure safe operations and optimal outcomes. The role involves managing surgical instruments, handling tissue, maintaining a dry surgical field, and providing leadership to the perioperative team.
32-40 hrs a week.
SurgTech in school to become a CSFA may also apply.
Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.
The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) will support the continuity of care for perioperative patients.
The role will help expedite surgical productivity by assisting the surgeons intraoperatively.
The CSFA will provide patient care for all ages and provide leadership and direction to the perioperative team where needed.
The CSFA in surgery collaborates with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient.
The CSFA practices in collaboration with and at the surgeon's direction during the intra- operative experience.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of surgical assisting
Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)
Required?
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited surgical assisting school and hold both CST and CSFA certifications. Preferred qualifications include three years of experience as a Surgical Technologist and one year of experience as a first assistant.
Market context
Physician openings in North Carolina often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed, board-certified clinicians who can step into team-based care quickly. These roles are competitive when they require a valid NC medical license, DEA registration, and strong collaboration skills, so candidates should confirm those credentials are current and tailor their application to multidisciplinary practice. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details like health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off faster.
