Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Conifer Health Solutions • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The surgical technologist first assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that are within validated skills received during approved, first assistant training course as well as those approved by applicable regulatory agencies, e.g. state and/or federal. The surgical technologist first assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program
• 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience
• AHA BLS
• Surgical Technology certification
• Surgical First Assistant certification
• currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• 5 years as surgical technician

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available
• Reviewing permit to confirm procedure
• Assist in moving and positioning patient
• Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees