Certified First Assistant (FA) Operating Room

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

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About The Position

Highpoint Health Winchester is seeking a motivated and positive Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) to join its busy Surgical Services Department. The role provides direct assistance to surgeons during a wide variety of procedures and contributes to safe, high-quality patient care. The surgical team supports orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, robotics, ENT, endoscopy, urology, and podiatry. This is an opportunity for a team-oriented professional to work in a fast-paced environment and grow with an expanding perioperative services department. Participation in the call schedule is required, including at least one weeknight per week and every fifth weekend, with a 30-minute response time while on call.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assist program.
• Current Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Participate in the call schedule, including a minimum of one weeknight per week and every fifth weekend, with a required 30-minute response time when on call.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic surgical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in stressful situations.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and surgical technologists.

Nice To Haves

• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Motivated to learn and grow professionally.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of surgical specialties.
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting teamwork and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct surgical assistance to the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Position patients to maximize surgical site exposure while maintaining comfort and safety.
• Assist with visualization of the operative field through tissue manipulation, retraction, suctioning, irrigation, and sponging.
• Use appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with wound closure, application of dressings, and management of drains and other postoperative devices.
• Maintain a sterile environment and promote patient safety throughout surgical procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed