Certified First Assistant - Surgical Care Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Wellness programs

Job summary

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, is hiring a Certified First Assistant (First Assist) for a full-time, days schedule in our Perioperative Services Department. You will support a range of surgical specialties and work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Qualified candidates must complete a First Assist program, hold a CSFA with NBSTSA, have a BLS certificate, and demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to operate with minimal

Qualifications

• Must have completed a First Assist program.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) with NBSTSA required.
• BLS Certificate required.
• Needs critical thinking, decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct assistance to the surgeon during procedures.
• Position patient for exposure and safety during surgery.
• Visualize operative site; tissue manipulation, retraction, suction and irrigation.
• Achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with wound closure and drainage systems.

Skills

First Assist program

BLS Certification

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, is hiring a Certified First Assistant (First Assist) for a full-time, days schedule in our Perioperative Services Department. You will support a range of surgical specialties and work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Qualified candidates must complete a First Assist program, hold a CSFA with NBSTSA, have a BLS certificate, and demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to operate with minimal