Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Prime Healthcare•Mission, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to work directly alongside the surgeon in the operating room. The CSFA helps position and prep the patient, maintains the sterile field, and assists with instruments throughout the procedure. First Assistants actively participate in surgery by providing exposure, controlling bleeding, suturing, closing incisions, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning as needed.

Requirements

Certification in Surgical Technology/Certified First Assistant.
Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider affirmation by American Heart Association.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub role, preferred.
Must be proficient in the following specialties: Major Vascular, Thoracic, Open Heart, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General

Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon directly during the procedure to support safe and efficient surgical outcomes
Provide exposure to the surgical site through retraction, suctioning, camera guidance, instrument positioning and tissue manipulation
Control bleeding throughout the case by clamping, tying, cauterizing or applying targeted pressure based on the surgeon’s direction
Perform suturing, stapling, incision closures, drain placements and apply surgical dressings at the completion of the procedure
Position and prep the patient for surgery while maintaining a proper sterile field and anticipating the surgeon’s needs before they are requested