Summary Certified Surgical First Assistant provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during the surgical procedure. Certified Surgical First Assistant may perform duties under the direct supervision of surgeon, who is physically present, and who personally directs delegated acts, and remains immediately available to personally respond to critical moments. With applied knowledge, skill, and under direct supervision,Certified Surgical First Assistant is able to provide hemostasis, closures, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist a physician in performing a safe surgical procedure with optimal outcomes.