Certified Surgical First Assistant/ CSFA
Lovelace Health System·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Health System·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Provides intraoperative technical assistance including exposure, hemostasis, and closure to improve surgeon efficiency and patient outcomes. Manages preoperative setup and postoperative breakdown of the operating room while maintaining strict sterile techniques.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), bariatric, and orthopedic service lines.
Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and completion of a recognized Surgical First Assistant program. Anatomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment knowledge. Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies; medical terminology. Two years OR Scrub Technician experience Certified Surgical Technician, Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA) BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Market context
Certified Surgical First Assistant roles in New Mexico are typically tied to operating room staffing needs in hospitals and surgical centers, where employers look for candidates who can support surgeons across a range of procedures. These positions are competitive because they require accredited Surgical Technology and Surgical First Assistant training, at least two years of OR scrub technician experience, and current CSFA and CST credentials, with BLS needed soon after hire. Before applying, confirm your certifications and OR experience align with the posting; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time reviewing details.
