Allied Health - First Assist

Prolink; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolink is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to provide advanced intraoperative support across general, ortho, and neuro cases. The role focuses on suturing, retraction, hemostasis, and maintaining sterile conditions in the OR.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in surgical procedures and sterile techniques with operating room experience, and is proficient with documenting procedures in EHR systems such as Epic.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification required.
• Experience in operating room settings and broad case exposure.
• Proficiency in sterile technique and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with suturing, retraction, and hemostasis.
• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• Maintain sterile fields and infection control.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Sterile techniques

OR experience

Team collaboration

Education

CSFA certification

Job description

Overview

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides advanced intraoperative support to surgeons across specialties. They handle suturing, retraction, and hemostasis in general, ortho, and neuro cases, preparing ORs and ensuring sterile conditions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in surgical procedures and sterile techniques, with experience in operating room settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with suturing, retraction, and hemostasis.
• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• Maintain sterile fields and infection control.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams.

This role is crucial for surgical precision and efficiency. Experienced assistants seeking to advance in the OR are encouraged to apply for this Certified Surgical First Assistant position.