Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Operating Room

0.6 FTE- Variable Shifts/ $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus with work commitment

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.