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Surgical First Assistant roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Hospitals, surgical centers, and health systems regularly sponsor foreign-trained first assistants, particularly those holding CST or CSFA credentials plus a qualifying degree.
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- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions
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Job Requisition ID R00053843
Job Category Allied Health
Organization Advanced Practice Providers
Location/s: Main Campus Jackson
Job Title Surgical First Assistant-Division of Cardiac Surgery
Job Summary
To provide assistance to the surgeon in surgical procedures. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique to surgical procedures. To maintain a sterile environment during surgical procedures. Conducts pre-operative assessments of patient needs. To educate and consult patients and families regarding operational procedures. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and two years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Certified as a Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist First Assistant required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient in perioperative practice. Knowledge of operating room procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs. Ability to work in a team environment. Proficient in vein harvesting.
Responsibilities
- Under the surgeon's supervision, performs advanced surgical assistance in accordance with facility, state, and federal guidelines.
- Perform basic tissue handling, advanced tying (around a hemostat, and suture ligatures), and provide appropriate exposure for surgeon.
- Harvests veins.
- Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Follows infection control policies, AORN recommendation practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in the daily practice in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
- Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
- Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
- Provides basic surgical support including room set up, sterile field management, handling of specimen and instruments, and room turnover.
- Tie both deep and superficially while providing basic exposure, adequately positioning patient appropriate to procedure, and maintaining sterile technique upon catheterizing patient.
- Assesses the equipment, instrument, and supply needs for surgical procedures and ensures availability.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, constant reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt No
Pay Class Hourly
FTE %: 100
Work Shift
Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded
Job Posting Date: 09/10/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Hello, Thank You For Your Interest In Career Opportunities With The University Of Mississippi Medical Center. Please Review The Following Instructions Prior To Submitting Your Job Application
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID R00053843
Job Category Allied Health
Organization Advanced Practice Providers
Location/s: Main Campus Jackson
Job Title Surgical First Assistant-Division of Cardiac Surgery
Job Summary
To provide assistance to the surgeon in surgical procedures. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique to surgical procedures. To maintain a sterile environment during surgical procedures. Conducts pre-operative assessments of patient needs. To educate and consult patients and families regarding operational procedures. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and two years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Certified as a Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist First Assistant required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient in perioperative practice. Knowledge of operating room procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs. Ability to work in a team environment. Proficient in vein harvesting.
Responsibilities
- Under the surgeon's supervision, performs advanced surgical assistance in accordance with facility, state, and federal guidelines.
- Perform basic tissue handling, advanced tying (around a hemostat, and suture ligatures), and provide appropriate exposure for surgeon.
- Harvests veins.
- Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Follows infection control policies, AORN recommendation practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in the daily practice in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
- Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
- Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
- Provides basic surgical support including room set up, sterile field management, handling of specimen and instruments, and room turnover.
- Tie both deep and superficially while providing basic exposure, adequately positioning patient appropriate to procedure, and maintaining sterile technique upon catheterizing patient.
- Assesses the equipment, instrument, and supply needs for surgical procedures and ensures availability.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, constant reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt No
Pay Class Hourly
FTE %: 100
Work Shift
Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded
Job Posting Date: 09/10/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Surgical First Assistant
Verify your credentials meet EB-2 requirements
EB-2 eligibility for Surgical First Assistants hinges on holding an advanced degree or its equivalent. A bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive scrub and first-assisting experience can satisfy USCIS's equivalency standard for EB-2 classification.
Target surgical facilities with PERM filing history
Large hospital systems and multi-site surgical groups are far more likely to have established PERM workflows than independent outpatient centers. Search by employer type first, then confirm whether their HR or legal team has handled EB-3 sponsorship for clinical support staff before.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by Surgical First Assistant roles with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. It surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for this occupation, cutting the prospecting time most internationally trained first assistants spend on unverified job listings.
Benchmark your offered wage against OFLC prevailing rates
Before signing an offer, run the job title and location through OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage level tied to the PERM application, and a wage below Level II or III can flag the filing if your duties reflect a more senior role.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and adjustment filing
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you and your employer can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, reducing total wait time. Confirm whether the hiring facility's immigration counsel is familiar with this option for EB-3 clinical roles.
Document all non-U.S. surgical experience for the PERM audit file
PERM audits often request proof that the foreign worker's qualifications match the job requirements listed in the labor certification. Collect letters from prior employers, case logs, and CSFA or national board certificates now, before the recruitment period begins.
Green Card Surgical First Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Surgical First Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on your credentials. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree or at least two years of specialized training, which most Surgical First Assistant positions meet. EB-2 applies if you hold an advanced degree or can document the equivalent through substantial progressive experience. Your employer's counsel determines which classification fits the specific job description filed in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for Surgical First Assistants?
The PERM and I-140 route leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period, so there's no renewal cycle or lottery concern at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. H-1B visa requires annual cap registration and a lottery selection, while PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship is employer-initiated, uncapped for the petition itself, and converts your status to lawful permanent resident once the I-485 or immigrant visa is approved. The tradeoff is a longer total timeline, often two to four years or more.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Surgical First Assistant position?
The employer must conduct DOL-mandated recruitment, including newspaper advertisements, an internal job posting, and additional steps such as job fairs or online postings, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. The recruitment window is typically 30 to 180 days before the PERM filing date. You cannot participate in or influence that recruitment process. Once the labor certification is approved, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How can I find Surgical First Assistant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most standard job listings don't disclose PERM sponsorship history, which makes it difficult to identify willing employers through generic searches. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, surfacing employers with documented green card filing history for clinical and surgical support roles so you can target outreach toward facilities that have already navigated the PERM process.
Can a Surgical First Assistant self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Standard EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship requires an employer to initiate the PERM process on your behalf. Self-petition is only available under EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which requires demonstrating that your work benefits the United States to a degree that justifies waiving the labor certification requirement. That standard is rarely met by clinical support roles unless the candidate has published research or holds a leadership position advancing a national health priority.