Surgical First Assistant Certified / CSFA

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Join UT Health Tyler as a full-time, day-shift Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Tyler, Texas. The CSFA works under the surgeon’s direction during the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, helping provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for surgical patients. The role provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon, partners with physicians to enhance patient care, and serves as a resource and role model for staff and students. The position also involves maintaining clinical skills and knowledge through training and continuing education, following departmental policies and procedures, and performing other duties within the scope of practice. UT Health Tyler is the system’s flagship hospital, serving hundreds of thousands of people annually. Its Midtown location specializes in advanced acute care and includes a Level I trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. The medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. The employer describes a people-first environment with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, an inclusive and supportive culture, and advanced technology to support the team and patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Successful completion of an approved first assistant course.
Proficiency in scrubbing all specialties, with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Current Certification in Surgical Technology.
Current Certification as a First Assistant.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Exercise critical thinking skills in all aspects of the first assistant role.
Establish and maintain a safe operative environment.
Provide technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room.
Partner with the physician to enhance the effectiveness of patient care.
Contribute to a clean, safe, positive, and professional work and patient care environment.
Maintain skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care.
Act as a resource and role model for staff and students.
Adhere to departmental policies and procedures while carrying out duties and responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.