Surgical Assistant - SAMD#01

Job Title: Surgical Assistant
Location: Cincinnati, OH 45219
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support surgeons during operative procedures, ensuring efficiency, safety, and optimal patient outcomes. This role involves assisting with surgical tasks, maintaining clear visualization of the operative field, and demonstrating strong technical proficiency across a variety of surgical cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures under direct supervision to ensure safe and effective operations
• Position patients appropriately to provide optimal surgical exposure
• Maintain clear visualization of the operative field through:
  • Retraction, suctioning, irrigation, and sponging
  • Tissue manipulation and handling of surgical instruments
• Assist with hemostasis using appropriate techniques
• Perform suturing and closure techniques, including:
  • Subcutaneous and subcuticular sutures
  • Skin closure using sutures, staples, or adhesive materials
• Administer postoperative subcutaneous injections as directed
• Apply and manage wound dressings and drainage systems
• Assist with harvesting of veins, arteries, tendons, bone, and skin as required
• Support major surgical procedures across specialties under surgeon supervision
• Stay current with advancements in surgical technologies and techniques
• Maintain professionalism and positive communication with surgical teams

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment
• Sound clinical judgment and understanding of surgical principles
• Demonstrated competency in surgical assisting skills through formal training

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 4 years of general surgical experience
• At least 2 years of experience in a specialty area

Education Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Surgical Assisting
  OR
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program

Certifications & Licensure

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Preferred:

• NSAA (National Surgical Assistant Association)
• CFA (Certified First Assistant – AST)
• NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
• RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant – NASC)

For more details contact at mdeshpande@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.