Surgical Technologist – First Assist Required
Company: Mississippi Sports Medicine
Location: Flowood
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Surgical Technologist – First Assist is responsible for
providing intraoperative technical support to the surgeon while
maintaining a safe and sterile environment throughout all surgical
procedures. Responsibilities include: Setting up the instruments
and equipment required for each procedure Sterilizing equipment and
managing surgical inventory to ensure adequate supplies Preparing
the patient for surgery according to established protocols Passing
instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon throughout the
operation Providing direct first assist support during surgical
procedures, including retraction, exposure, hemostasis, suturing,
and other tasks as delegated by the surgeon Anticipating the needs
of the surgeon to ensure efficient surgical flow Taking a count of
all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation
Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the
operation Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the
surgery Assisting with patient positioning, draping, and wound
closure as directed Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required Certified Surgical
First Assistant (CSFA) or documented First Assist experience
required Orthopaedic surgical experience preferred Current BLS
certification required Team Player: Works well as a member of a
group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with
all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted
to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Equal Opportunity
Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
Keywords: Mississippi Sports Medicine, Hattiesburg , Surgical Technologist – First Assist Required, Healthcare , Flowood, Mississippi
