Certified First Assistant, (CSFA)
Qualifications and requirements
The CSFA is an allied health professional competent in surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team. The CSFA works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon and alongside the circulating nurse and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), as well as other members of the surgical team, to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures.
- Completion of case carts
- Proper communication with operating room staff
- Operating room set up
- Cleaning and care of operating rooms, core, and equipment
- Supply outdates
- Weekday, weekend, and holiday call coverage
Responsibilities
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities assigned with or without notice.
Education And Experience
- Minimum Education: Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through an accredited Surgical Technology program
- Required Certification(s): National Certification as a Surgical First Assistant through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS, within one month of hire
- Preferred 1 Year CSFA acute care experience
Skills
- Verbal, written, and computer skills
- Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Take appropriate action in a stressful environment
What Do We Offer
- Shift differential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities