Responsibilities: The Certified Surgical First Assist works closely with the the surgeon in a hands-on capacity, assisting the surgeon by performing vital tasks such as prepping the patient for surgery, preparing surgical equipment, passing instruments, providing suturing, clamping, removing scar tissue, holding open incisions, dressing wounds and positioning patient during surgery to ensure a safe operation. Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region’s Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.