Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Operating Room

0.8 FTE - Day Shifts

Starting wage - $37.14 - $55.71 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) Surgical First Assistant program
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
• Operating Room experience or training within the last three years preferred
• Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines
• BLS certified within 90 days of hire

Job Responsibilities

• Provides visualization of the operative site.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques in closure of body planes.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage system to tissue.
• Participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion techniques as appropriate.
• Assists with positioning the patient.
• Prepares the skin for procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Other duties as assigned.