Surgical First Assistant - Colorectal Surgery

Surgical First Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Surgical First Assist provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to help the surgeon(s) carry out safe operations with optimal patient results. The Surgical First Assist also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to optimize patient safety and experience. The Surgical First Assist will also function under the direct supervision of the surgeon, performing technical and support activities in the operating room as a Surgical Technologist under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Primary Responsibilities Include:

1. Positioning the patient properly in accordance with surgeon directions to give the best exposure for procedure and consideration for comfort and safety including padding points of pressure, guarding against nerve damage, and ensuring circulation is not impaired.
2. Providing visualization of the o...