Surgical First Assistant

Job Posting: Surgical First Assist (PA or NP)

Position: Surgical First Assist
Location: Anchorage, AK
Employment Type: Contractor
Company: Alaska First Assists, LLC

About Us:
Alaska First Assists, LLC is a professional surgical assisting group dedicated to providing exceptional surgical first assisting services across all specialties. Our mission aligns with Proverbs 3:27: "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act." We strive to help surgeons achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients through skilled and reliable surgical assistance.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Surgical First Assist to join our team in the Anchorage and Matsu, AK area. This position is exclusively OR-based, with no clinic or rounding responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess credentials as a PA or NP and demonstrate expertise in multiple surgical specialties, including general surgery, robotics, orthopedics, plastics, and vascular procedures, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional first assisting support during surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons and OR staff to ensure efficient pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative workflows.
• Assist with patient positioning, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating surgical needs.
• Contribute to team education, process improvements, and ongoing skill development.
• Support seamless transitions between pre-op, intra-op, and PACU phases as needed.

Qualifications: Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of surgical assisting experience OR equivalent surgical scrubbing time as a surgical tech or perioperative nurse.
• Experience in general surgery, robotics, and orthopedics.
• Experience in plastics, spine, neuro, and vascular specialties is a plus.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) encouraged within 1 year of hire.

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree program for Physician Assistant Studies (PA) OR a Master’s/Doctoral Degree Program in Nurse Practitioner Studies (NP).
• NPs must have completed an accredited RNFA program that meets AORN requirements.
• Current state license where practicing; PAs must hold National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• NPs with RNFA credentials are encouraged to seek certification through the National Assistant at Surgery Certification agency as soon as criteria are met.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on case volume.
• Credentialing assistance provided.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Assistance with setting up a SEP IRA for retirement.
• Bonus potential.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and level.

Surgical Specialties:

• General Surgery
• Robotics
• Orthopedics
• Plastics & Reconstruction
• Vascular Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Urology
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift, Monday through Friday
• PRN
• Weekends and call available if desired.

Facilities:

Candidates may work across a range of facilities, depending on scheduling and availability. These include:

• Alaska Regional Hospital
• Providence Alaska Medical Center
• Alaska Native Medical Center
• Matsu Regional Medical Center
• Surgery Center of Anchorage
• Alaska Surgery Center
• Creekside Surgery Center
• Alpine Surgery Center
• Surgery Center of Wasilla

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodations, including:
• Lifting, sitting, standing, or squatting.
• Frequent lifting of up to 20 lbs., bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling.
• Constant use of vision, hearing, and speech.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to varying personalities and team dynamics.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to function independently, autonomously, and confidently in high-pressure OR environments.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications to Josh Lalor, APRN, CRNFA (Owner) at josh@akfirstassists.com.

Join Alaska First Assists, LLC in delivering exceptional surgical support and contributing to outstanding patient outcomes. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Alaska First Assists, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• hospital surgical: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA-C (Required)
• NP-C (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Anchorage, AK 99508 (Required)

Work Location: In person