Certified First Assistant - Full Time

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester Center seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant to facilitate safe surgeries. The ideal candidate will have five years in CST or two years as a first assist, knowledge of sterile techniques, and relevant certification. Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement savings match. Join us in ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course or certified surgical assistant.
• Five years CST experience required or two years in a first assist role.
• Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures.
• Ensure the operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly.
• Assist in performing invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique

Ability to assess patient's status

Exposure and hemostasis techniques

Ability to perform diversified functions

Education

Accredited surgical technology course or certified surgical assistant

Job description

Job Description

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Department

SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Work Shift

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course or certified surgical assistant.

Experience

Five years CST experience required (10,400 hours) or evidence of two years of experience functioning in a first assist role.

Certification & Licensures

If working in Virginia, Virginia State license required prior to the start of employment.

Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required. Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) Completion of approved first assistant program or completion of an approved program within 24 months of hire date required.

All Certified Surgical First Assistants must be credentialed to work at the hospital where their work is performed.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart “Healthcare Provider” (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served.

Demonstrates ability to provide exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that help the surgeon carryout a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

Demonstrates ability to perform diversified roles, services or functions.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.