Certified First Assistant (CFA) – OR Surgical Specialist

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

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.