Certified First Assistant (CFA)

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

401(k) and company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Certified First Assistant (CFA) to join our 12-bed operating room on the 1st floor, supporting a range of procedures including general, bariatric, orthopedic and urological surgeries.

This full-time day-shift role emphasizes patient positioning, visualization of the operative field, and achieving hemostasis in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher preferred for surgical assistance.
• CSFA certification required by NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient to maximize exposure and comfort during procedures.
• Provides visualization of operative site using appropriate techniques.
• Assists with hemostasis, wound management, and drainage systems.
• Supports body plane closure and post-operative dressings.

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Graduate of a program in discipline required

Job description

Job Title: Certified First Assistant (CFA)

Schedule: FT Days

Your Experience Matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified First Assist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 12‑bed OR unit, located on the 1st floor, where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of RNs, CSTs and FAs. You will play a crucial role in assisting our patients in general surgery, bariatrics surgery, orthopedic and urological procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high‑quality patient care.

How You'll Contribute

A Certified First Assistant who excels in this role:

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.

Shift

6:30A-3:00P or 6:30A-5:00P or 6:30A-7:00P 8s,10s, or 12s

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required
• License: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About Our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.