Certified First Assistant - Full Time

About the role

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
• Ensures the operating room environment is safe.
• Ensures equipment functions properly.
• Facilitates the surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• Five years CST experience required (10,400 hours).
• Evidence of two years of experience functioning in a first assist role.
• If working in Virginia, a Virginia State license required prior to the start of employment.
• Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA).
• Completion of approved first assistant program or completion of an approved program within 24 months of hire date.
• All Certified Surgical First Assistants must be credentialed to work at the hospital where their work is performed.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served.
• Demonstrates ability to provide exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Demonstrates ability to perform diversified roles, services or functions.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retail Savings Match
• An Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.