Certified First Assistant - Full Time

Valley Health • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course or certified surgical assistant.
• Five years CST experience required (10,400 hours) or evidence of two years of experience functioning in a first assist role.
• Virginia State license required prior to the start of employment if working in Virginia.
• Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.
• Completion of approved first assistant program or completion of an approved program within 24 months of hire date required.
• All Certified Surgical First Assistants must be credentialed to work at the hospital where their work is performed.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served.
• Ability to provide exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Ability to perform diversified roles, services or functions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
• Ensure that the operating room environment is safe.
• Ensure that equipment functions properly.
• Maximize patient safety during operative procedures.
• Apply sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Assist the surgeon in performing invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees