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Surgical First Assistant (Sfa)

Posted on Feb. 4, 2026 by Tenet Healthcare

  • Glendale, United States of America
  • $nan - $nan
  • Full Time

Surgical First Assistant (Sfa)
About Us 

Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • 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, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Surgical First Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions. The Surgical First Assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available
  • Reviewing permit to confirm procedure
  • Assist in moving and positioning patient
  • Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.
Qualifications

Education

Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.

Preferred: Associates degree

Experience

Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.

Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician

Certifications

Required: BLS. Surgical Technology Certification. Surgical First Assistant certification; Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy

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  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available
  • Reviewing permit to confirm procedure
  • Assist in moving and positioning patient
  • Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

Education

Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.

Preferred: Associates degree

Experience

Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.

Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician

Certifications

Required: BLS. Surgical Technology Certification. Surgical First Assistant certification; Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy


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Advertised until:
March 6, 2026


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