Cardiovascular OR CSFA - Surgical First Assistant

McLendon Leadershi; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support complex cardiovascular surgeries in our CVOR. The role requires suturing, sterile technique, and vigilance in infection control during open-heart and vascular cases.

The successful candidate will document procedures in Epic, monitor patient vitals intraoperatively, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient interventions.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical First Assistant with CSFA credentials.
• Experience in cardiovascular surgeries and CVOR settings.
• Proficient in sterile techniques and infection control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

suturing

sterile technique

cardiovascular procedures

EHR (Epic)

Education

CSFA certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

McLendon Leadership is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support complex cardiovascular surgeries in our CVOR. The role requires suturing, sterile technique, and vigilance in infection control during open-heart and vascular cases.

The successful candidate will document procedures in Epic, monitor patient vitals intraoperatively, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient interventions.