Certified First Assistant: Perioperative Expert

Canyon Vista Medical Center; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Career Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a Certified First Assistant (First Assist) to join the Perioperative Services team. This full‑time day position supports surgeons during procedures, helps with patient positioning, hemostasis, wound closure, and drainage management.

The hospital emphasizes safety, teamwork and ongoing professional growth with comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a First Assist program.
• Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the NBSTA.
• BLS Certificate required.
• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
• 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.

Education

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

BLS Certification

First Assist program completed

Job description

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a Certified First Assistant (First Assist) to join the Perioperative Services team. This full‑time day position supports surgeons during procedures, helps with patient positioning, hemostasis, wound closure, and drainage management.

The hospital emphasizes safety, teamwork and ongoing professional growth with comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities.