Certified Surgical First Assistant / CSFA

Lovelace Health System•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Lovelace Women’s Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, as a full-time, day-shift Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Labor and Delivery. The position supports surgeons and patient care by providing intraoperative assistance and performing preoperative and postoperative duties that help the operating room run efficiently. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and applicable laws and regulations. The role requires expert knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, sterile-field setup, and sterilization methods and verification. Lovelace Women’s Hospital has 173 licensed beds, including a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, a family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the state’s first robotic surgery program, recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation. The employer describes career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, a supportive and inclusive culture, and advanced technology supporting patient care.

Requirements

Complete an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Complete a recognized Surgical First Assistant program.
Have knowledge of anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment.
Demonstrate competency in sterilization techniques, operating-room instruments and supplies, medical terminology, and critical thinking.
Have two years of operating-room scrub technician experience.
Hold Certified Surgical Technician and Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certifications.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Assist with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to help the surgeon work efficiently and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Perform preoperative and postoperative duties, including operating-room setup and breakdown.
Apply expert knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, sterile-field setup, sterilization methods, and verification.
Perform duties during operations under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and applicable laws and regulations.