Certified First Assistant - Surgery

The Certified First Assistant provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Physician and the Registered Nurse. The CFA demonstrates responsibility and accountability in selecting, assembling, testing, and operating equipment and instruments in accordance with policies and procedures. The CFA is responsible and accountable in performing as a primary scrub person handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure while applying principles of sterile technique. 

In addition, the CFA functions as a Certified First Assistant during designated surgical procedures and provides intraoperative assistance within the approved scope of practice, credentialing requirements, and demonstrated competencies. First assist responsibilities may include tissue handling, providing exposure, retraction, suctioning, achieving hemostasis, suturing, and performing endoscopic and open vein harvesting procedures for cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries under the direction of the surgeon.

The CFA contributes to expected patient outcomes in accordance with policies, procedures, established standards, and administrative policies.  

Education: Vocational/Technical required

Licenses/Certifications:  BLS, CST required

Experience: Less than one year