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Certified Surgical First Assistant· Per diem

Certified Surgical First Assistant

CommonSpirit Health · CHATTANOOGA, TN

Pay
$36–$53/hr
  • Hourly
Pay as of 2026-11-04
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About the role

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Ortho-Spine-Brain

PRN

As a Surgical First Assistant, you will provide critical patient care by directly assisting the surgeon during operative procedures, working under their immediate direction. You will instrumental in ensuring a safe surgical experience through technical support for exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure.

Every day you will collaborate closely with the surgical team, performing duties under the guidance of the operating surgeon, circulating nurse, and reporting to your designated Team Leader. This involves a range of assigned tasks to support the surgical process effectively.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in assisting the surgeon, maintaining acute awareness of the surgical field and patient safety.

Job Requirements

  • Certified Surgical Assistant Program- CAAHEP-accredited training program
  • National Certification (nbstsa preferred)
  • AHA BCLS Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Imported listing. ScrubHub found this posting on CommonSpirit Health’s public careers feed (last checked Nov 4). Requirements, schedule and setting are in the description; applications go to the employer’s own site.

Pay details

Compensation model
Hourly
Base pay unit
Per hour
Base pay minimum
$36
Base pay maximum
$53
Pay confirmed as of
2026-11-04
Posted Sep 30, 2026.

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