CPT Surgical First Assistant Jobs
Surgical First Assistant jobs on CPT place you in live operating rooms, directly tied to surgical technology, nursing, or allied health degree programs. Your DSO must certify the role integrates with your curriculum before you can start. Hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient clinics are the primary CPT employers in this field.
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Who We Are
At Agiliti, we believe every interaction has the power to change a life. We are a nationwide company of passionate medical equipment management experts who proudly serve hospitals and healthcare facilities to ensure quality medical equipment is in the right place at the right time for effective patient care. We value our diversity and celebrate our differences, always seeking diverse backgrounds, ideas and experiences. Make an impact in healthcare and grow your career with Team Agiliti!
DOD SkillBridge Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Repair (SER) Technician Internship
Thank you for your service in the military! Join Agiliti and make a difference in your new career as a Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Repair (SER) Technician in the medical device industry!
DOD SkillBridge Technician Program
Agiliti has created a 4-6 month SkillBridge program for transitioning service members to meet our specific workforce needs. We have successfully matched those needs to the skills and abilities of highly motivated service members. The Instrumentation SER works under the guidance of a qualified experience SER or supervisor.
Key Skills
- Technical and mechanical skills
- Precision repairs of surgical medical instruments
- Ability to determine serviceability and repair requirements of surgical instruments
Training Plan
- Participate in an individualized training plan that meets the soldiers needs and the work at the Agiliti location
- Training is conducted via a mixture of CBT (computer-based training) and OJT (on the job)
- Interns will receive extensive opportunity for hands on experience and will participate in Agiliti’s competency verification program
- Interns will be assigned a mentor at their location
Benefits of our SkillBridge program
- TRAINING: Agiliti's internal training program
- Highly sought after skillset
- Nationwide: multiple locations for relocation
- Hands-on experience in the medical field
- Meaningful work: Precision repairs of surgical medical instruments
- 25% of open positions are filled with internal talent through promotions
The Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Technician I uses technical and mechanical skills to repair surgical medical equipment/instruments within an assigned Modality.
What You Will Learn to Do in This Role
- Inspect, evaluate, and test equipment.
- Disassemble and assemble equipment and instruments and repair as needed, including the removal and/or replacement of defective parts.
- Document all services & testing performed, including all parts needed.
- Maintain work area in good condition and to meet Visual Work Place (VWP) Standards.
- Handle timecard & time off entry, review and submission.
- Perform other tasks as assigned or needed.
What You Will Need for This Role
- High school diploma/GED.
- The ability to sit, stand, lift, bend and stoop often.
- The ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
- The ability to use computer devices and systems as needed.
- The ability to use grinding wheels, soldering irons, sand blasters, Dremel style tools, torches, microscopes, small precision hand tools, magnification tools, tweezers, micro screw drivers, digital calipers and test equipment that require hand-eye coordination.
- Flexibility in work schedule to meet department needs.
- The ability to handle and assemble small parts.
- The ability to repair identified basic equipment models and maintain modality/department standards.
It is the policy of Agiliti to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local civil rights laws. In addition, Agiliti will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Agiliti strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals who make good faith reports of alleged violations of this policy or who cooperate in Agiliti’s investigation of such reports.
You may be required to obtain certain vaccinations, or provide proof of current vaccination status, based on customer and/or company requirements. If vaccination is required, Agiliti will provide specific directions and cover the expense at a participating clinic. Please note, this includes the COVID-19 vaccination.
Agiliti offers a robust suite of benefits for regular, full-time, non-union employees including: health insurance options for Medical, Dental & Vision plans, Short- and Long-Term Disability plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Life Insurance Options, Paid Time Off, 401K Saving Plan with employer match, Employee Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Daily Pay program, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs.
Agiliti is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants consistent with state and federal law.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact recruiting@agilitihealth.com.
LOCATION
Primary Job Location: Novi MI - Lab
Job Title:
Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Technician I
Company:
Agiliti
Location City:
Novi
Location State:
Michigan
Job Description:
Who We Are
At Agiliti, we believe every interaction has the power to change a life. We are a nationwide company of passionate medical equipment management experts who proudly serve hospitals and healthcare facilities to ensure quality medical equipment is in the right place at the right time for effective patient care. We value our diversity and celebrate our differences, always seeking diverse backgrounds, ideas and experiences. Make an impact in healthcare and grow your career with Team Agiliti!
DOD SkillBridge Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Repair (SER) Technician Internship
Thank you for your service in the military! Join Agiliti and make a difference in your new career as a Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Repair (SER) Technician in the medical device industry!
DOD SkillBridge Technician Program
Agiliti has created a 4-6 month SkillBridge program for transitioning service members to meet our specific workforce needs. We have successfully matched those needs to the skills and abilities of highly motivated service members. The Instrumentation SER works under the guidance of a qualified experience SER or supervisor.
Key Skills
- Technical and mechanical skills
- Precision repairs of surgical medical instruments
- Ability to determine serviceability and repair requirements of surgical instruments
Training Plan
- Participate in an individualized training plan that meets the soldiers needs and the work at the Agiliti location
- Training is conducted via a mixture of CBT (computer-based training) and OJT (on the job)
- Interns will receive extensive opportunity for hands on experience and will participate in Agiliti’s competency verification program
- Interns will be assigned a mentor at their location
Benefits of our SkillBridge program
- TRAINING: Agiliti's internal training program
- Highly sought after skillset
- Nationwide: multiple locations for relocation
- Hands-on experience in the medical field
- Meaningful work: Precision repairs of surgical medical instruments
- 25% of open positions are filled with internal talent through promotions
The Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Technician I uses technical and mechanical skills to repair surgical medical equipment/instruments within an assigned Modality.
What You Will Learn to Do in This Role
- Inspect, evaluate, and test equipment.
- Disassemble and assemble equipment and instruments and repair as needed, including the removal and/or replacement of defective parts.
- Document all services & testing performed, including all parts needed.
- Maintain work area in good condition and to meet Visual Work Place (VWP) Standards.
- Handle timecard & time off entry, review and submission.
- Perform other tasks as assigned or needed.
What You Will Need for This Role
- High school diploma/GED.
- The ability to sit, stand, lift, bend and stoop often.
- The ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
- The ability to use computer devices and systems as needed.
- The ability to use grinding wheels, soldering irons, sand blasters, Dremel style tools, torches, microscopes, small precision hand tools, magnification tools, tweezers, micro screw drivers, digital calipers and test equipment that require hand-eye coordination.
- Flexibility in work schedule to meet department needs.
- The ability to handle and assemble small parts.
- The ability to repair identified basic equipment models and maintain modality/department standards.
It is the policy of Agiliti to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local civil rights laws. In addition, Agiliti will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Agiliti strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals who make good faith reports of alleged violations of this policy or who cooperate in Agiliti’s investigation of such reports.
You may be required to obtain certain vaccinations, or provide proof of current vaccination status, based on customer and/or company requirements. If vaccination is required, Agiliti will provide specific directions and cover the expense at a participating clinic. Please note, this includes the COVID-19 vaccination.
Agiliti offers a robust suite of benefits for regular, full-time, non-union employees including: health insurance options for Medical, Dental & Vision plans, Short- and Long-Term Disability plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Life Insurance Options, Paid Time Off, 401K Saving Plan with employer match, Employee Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Daily Pay program, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs.
Agiliti is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants consistent with state and federal law.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact recruiting@agilitihealth.com.
LOCATION
Primary Job Location: Novi MI - Lab
Job Title:
Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Technician I
Company:
Agiliti
Location City:
Novi
Location State:
Michigan
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Get Access To All JobsSurgical First Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a surgical first assistant role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, provided the role is an integral part of your enrolled program's curriculum and your DSO approves it. Surgical technology, perioperative nursing, and allied health programs most commonly authorize this. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your DSO will need to establish a direct curricular link before issuing CPT on your I-20.
Can I work on CPT at a traveling surgical first assistant contract?
You can, but each 13-week travel contract at a new facility requires a fresh CPT authorization update from your DSO because the employer of record and work location change. Notify your DSO before each new assignment starts, and confirm the staffing agency rather than the hospital is listed correctly as your employer on the I-20.
How do I find surgical first assistant employers who understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lists employers with prior work authorization filing history, which filters for facilities already familiar with onboarding international students. Hospital systems and large ambulatory surgery networks are generally better equipped than independent surgery centers, which often lack HR infrastructure to process CPT documentation correctly.
Does CPT for a surgical role affect my future OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS rules. If your surgical CPT is part-time (under 20 hours per week), it doesn't count against OPT. Plan your CPT usage carefully with your DSO if you intend to pursue OPT-based H-1B visa cap registration after graduation.
What documentation does a hospital HR department need to onboard a CPT student?
HR will need your current I-20 with the CPT authorization page listing the employer name, work site address, and employment dates. They'll also need your valid F-1 visa stamp, passport, and I-94 admission record. Some hospital systems also require a DSO verification letter on school letterhead confirming the CPT is curriculum-integrated.