Advanced Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to assist the surgeon during operations, maintain exposure, control bleeding, and support instrument handling and wound closure in a fast-paced OR.

Must be registered by the State Board of Medicine and NBSTSA CSFA; ACLS preferred; requires CSFA certification and experience as CSFA or Surgical Technologist; capable of working all shifts, weekends, and holidays; physical endurance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires registration by State Board of Medicine and CSFA by NBSTSA.
• Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in operations under the surgeon's direction, including incisions, tissue manipulation, device implantation, suction, catheter placement, vessel clamping or cauterizing, and wound dressing.

Skills

Problem solving

Strong recall

Reasoning

Hearing

Speak clearly

Write legibly

Reading

Logical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology Program

Military training program or Master of Surgical Assisting Degree or LPN

Job description

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to assist the surgeon during operations, maintain exposure, control bleeding, and support instrument handling and wound closure in a fast-paced OR.

Must be registered by the State Board of Medicine and NBSTSA CSFA; ACLS preferred; requires CSFA certification and experience as CSFA or Surgical Technologist; capable of working all shifts, weekends, and holidays; physical endurance and teamwork are essential.