Certified Surgical First Assistant

The Surgical Clinic • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides skilled intraoperative support to surgeons, including operative site exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and wound closure. The role helps maintain a sterile and safe environment, advocates for patient safety, and supports an efficient, coordinated surgical workflow.

The Surgical Clinic (TSC) is a multi-specialty surgical practice in Middle Tennessee with more than 40 surgeons. Its patient-focused clinics provide access to advanced surgical procedures and emphasize patient care, convenience, and satisfaction. TSC describes its workplace as supportive, collaborative, and innovative.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification or an equivalent credential awarded before 2000.
• Expertise in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, tissue handling, hemostasis, wound closure, and operative site exposure.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures.
• Capacity to lift, move, or assist in transferring patients and heavy surgical equipment.
• Manual dexterity for precise tissue handling, suturing, and instrument use.
• Visual acuity and fine motor skills for detailed surgical tasks.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach as needed.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience as a surgical technologist with hands-on proficiency in assisting with surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Uphold sterile technique, infection-control practices, and surgical safety protocols throughout perioperative care.
• Assist surgeons by optimizing operative-field exposure, maintaining hemostasis, handling and manipulating tissue, suturing, assisting with wound closure, and anticipating the surgical team's needs.
• Prepare patients for surgery by verifying identity and procedure, confirming surgical site markings, positioning patients safely, and assisting with skin preparation.
• Set up surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies; check functionality; and support efficient intraoperative workflow.
• Monitor and assess patient status during surgery, recognize changes in vital signs or surgical conditions, and communicate relevant information to the surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Handle specimens, drains, implants, and biohazard materials according to ASC policies, regulatory standards, and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Protect patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality and advocate for adherence to perioperative standards.
• Mentor, collaborate with, and support perioperative team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED