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First Assist Surgical Technologist

USPI·Salem, New Hampshire

OtherOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 6 days ago
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First Assist Surgical Technologist

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  • 19 similar openings in the Salem area

About the role

The Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting surgeons during procedures by managing tools, maintaining exposure of incisions, and dressing surgical wounds. They play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency and success of orthopedic and spinal surgeries.

North Atlantic Surgical Suites is hiring a full time Surgical Tech First Assist

Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500

North Atlantic Surgical Suites is an ambulatory surgical center specializing in total knee and hip replacement surgery and orthopedic spinal surgery. Conveniently located in Salem New Hampshire, the state-of-the-art facility was created by leading-edge surgeons from Boston area Hospitals to provide the best possible patient experience. We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one asset.

Specialties

  • Total Hip and Knee Replacement
  • Surgeries of the Lumbar and Cervical Spine including Kyphoplasty & Vertebroplasty

Job Summary

A Surgical First assistant plays a vital role in a successful surgical procedure. They are primarily in charge of assisting surgeons, such as by arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds. No Weekends, No Major Holidays & No Call Required.

Education and/or Experience

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Completion of a Surgical Technician Program.
  • NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.
  • Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in an orthopedic setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and have completed a Surgical Technician Program. Additionally, a NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification and at least two years of relevant orthopedic experience are required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient care
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Medical terminology
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Surgical assistance
  • Wound dressing
  • Operating room protocols
  • Spinal surgery
  • Total knee replacement
  • Total hip replacement

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Salem, New Hampshire
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

USPI

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country and operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. The company was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions to the communities...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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