Certified Surgical First Assist

OSF HealthCare • Bloomington, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) actively assists the surgeon in the safe performance of surgical procedures by providing appropriate exposure, maintaining hemostasis, and performing other authorized technical functions. The CSFA functions under the direct supervision and direction of the surgeon. When functioning in the CSFA role, the individual does not concurrently perform the duties of the primary Surgical Tech. Practice is carried out in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and within the scope of education, training, and certification as a Surgical Tech.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology
• 2 years surgical scrubbing experience
• American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)
• Certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants as a Certified Surgical Assistant, or the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a Certified Surgical First Assist, or the American Board of Surgical Assistants as a Surgical Assistant-Certified.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Surgical Technology

Responsibilities

• Actively assists the surgeon in the safe performance of surgical procedures by providing appropriate exposure, maintaining hemostasis, and performing other authorized technical functions.
• Functions under the direct supervision and direction of the surgeon.
• Does not concurrently perform the duties of the primary Surgical Tech when functioning in the CSFA role.
• Practices in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and within the scope of education, training, and certification as a Surgical Tech.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree