Lifepoint Health·Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Provides direct assistance to surgeons during procedures, including patient positioning and operative site visualization. Responsible for achieving hemostasis and assisting with wound closure and dressing application.
Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) - General Surgery
Job Type: Full Time | Day
$15,000 Sign on Bonus (3 yr commitment)
Your experience matters
Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Surgical First Assist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
At Havasu Regional Medical Center, our Certified Surgical First Assist play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care.
Working side by side with surgeons and the operating room team, you are an essential part of ensuring efficient procedures and positive patient outcomes.
Our culture is built on genuine care for both our patients and one another, with patient safety and well-being at the center of everything we do.
You’ll be supported by strong teamwork and leaders who are present, approachable, and truly invested in your success.
In our most recent culture survey, team members shared how much they value the supportive environment and the people they work alongside each day.
How you’ll contribute
Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
Positions patients to give best exposure for surgical procedures, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
Utilizes appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Arizona Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required. Associate's Degree Preferred. Minimum of 1 year of CSFA experience required.
Havasu Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited, Medicare certified hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a
quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. Havasu Regional Medical Center is partially owned or invested in by physicians.
As a community hospital and regional referral center for healthcare, Havasu Regional Medical Center offers a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.
Havasu Regional Medical Center provides 24-hour emergency service with full-time emergency physicians on duty. The hospital has also earned an ALS Base Hospital Certificate from the state of Arizona, authorizing medical direction and support of prehospital care providers such as fire department or ambulance personnel.
“Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Market context
In Arizona, Certified Surgical First Assistant roles in general surgery are typically in steady demand because hospitals and surgical centers need experienced support for operating room teams. These positions are competitive because employers often look for CSFA certification, prior experience, and current or soon-to-be-completed BLS, while preferred education can help candidates stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification dates and prepare examples of first-assist experience before applying.