Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Where We Are

From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people.

Why Choose Us

• • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
  • And much more…

Position Summary

The Certified Surgical First Assistant is an advanced Allied Health Care Practitioner that has received formal education and training through an accredited program and possesses the experience and skills needed to help the surgeon carry out a safe and successful operation with optimal results for the surgical patient.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Minimum Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a surgical tech program and/or current Surgical Technologist certification. Successful completion of an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program. CAAHEP accreditation preferred.  
  • Minimum Experience:  A minimum one year experience required. On-call required. 
  • Certification/Licensure: Current Surgical First Assistant certification required. Current CPR Certificate required.

For New hires: BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. If currently certified, must maintain current certification.

Certification or completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical Center.

Job Description outlines physical requirements of the position.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.