VCU Health·Short Pump, Virginia
The Certified Surgical First Assistant actively assists the surgeon during operations by providing exposure, maintaining hemostasis, and performing technical functions such as suturing and tissue manipulation. They ensure the safe and expeditious completion of surgical procedures within an ambulatory surgery center environment.
Our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Short Pump offers outpatient surgical services that allow patients to safely and comfortably recover from surgery in their own homes. The center offers outpatient surgical services that don't require an overnight stay in a hospital. Orthopedics, urology, plastics, gynecology, surgical oncology, colon and rectal, as well as ear, nose and throat are some of the specialties represented at the center. Patients benefit from the latest techniques, including minimally invasive, diagnostic and preventative procedures.
Monday-Friday day shift hours with no holidays, no weekends, and no call!
The Certified Surgical First Assistant in a surgical operation is an advanced trained and certified individual who is able to participate in and actively assist the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assist) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current CSFA certification Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Experience REQUIRED: Experience as a Surgical Technologist or as a CSFA Experience PREFERRED: One or more years of experience as CSFA Experience at a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center Experience in cardiac, robotics, vascular, orthopedics, neurosurgery, transplant surgery Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent and Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program, military training program, Master of Surgical Assisting Degree, or LPN Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Assists in operations under the direction of the surgeon to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with employee’s specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit.
Takes call for routine or high acuity cases after the orientation period.
Age Specific groups served: All age groups Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Candidates must hold a current CSFA certification from the NBSTSA and have completed an accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical Assisting program. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with BLS certification and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and prolonged standing.
Market context
In Virginia, administration roles in healthcare are often open to candidates with a high school diploma or GED and AHA BLS-HCP certification, with no prior experience required in many postings. These roles can be competitive because some settings, such as Critical Access Areas, require CNA certification, and employers may also offer benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and childcare discounts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm whether your credentials match the specific site or unit before applying.