Certified Surgical First Assistant/ CSFA

Lovelace Health System•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Albuquerque, NM. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), bariatric, and orthopedic service lines.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and completion of a recognized Surgical First Assistant program.
Anatomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment knowledge.
Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies; medical terminology.
Two years OR Scrub Technician experience
Certified Surgical Technician, Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA)
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon be more efficient in the operating room with optimal results for the patient.
In addition to intraoperative duties, the Surgical First Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate efficiency in the operating room (pre-op setup and post-op breakdown of the operating room).
Demonstrates expert knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup, including sterilization methods and verification.
The Surgical First Assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.