Certified Surgical First Assistant / CSFA

Ardent Health Services • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Amarillo, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo's preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Requirements

• Current Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or eligible for Certification.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist School.
• Documentation of licensure and/or completion of technical training.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Current CST certification.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of previous experience as a CST.
• Previous CST - FA experience (prefer minimum 2 years Cardio - Vascular).
• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the CST.
• New employees who have completed and can document first assistant training or have maintained a current national First Assistant (FA) certification may work as an ST/FA following BSA policies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in surgery and may perform specific surgical tasks under professional supervision.
• Significant surgical tasks include opening and closing surgical sites, exposure of the surgical site, harvesting grafts, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, implanting devices, and altering tissues.
• Perform the CST role when not utilized in the First Assistant Role.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $8,000.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree