Certified Surgical First Assist

United Surgical Partners International; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Surgery Center, a USPI-affiliated ambulatory surgery center, seeks a PRN Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgeons before, during, and after operations. The CSFA will ensure sterile technique, patient safety, and high-quality perioperative care in a fast-paced multispecialty setting.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited CSFA program graduate credential, current CSFA certification, and a valid BLS.

Qualifications

• CSFA credential is required and must be current.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assist or equivalent program.
• Active certification and ongoing continuing education are required.
• Current BLS certification is required (ACLS preferred).
• Experience in a multispecialty operating room or ambulatory surgery center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to surgeons before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and adherance to regulatory standards.
• Work as a key member of the perioperative team to ensure safe, efficient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

BLS certification

Multispecialty OR experience

Fast-paced environment

Regulatory standards

Education

CSFA credential

Job description

PRN Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Providence Surgery Center is an accredited ambulatory surgery center recognized by The Joint Commission, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. The center is physician owned.

The facility includes:

• 2 Operating Rooms
• 1 Treatment Room

Our advanced technology and skilled surgical teams support procedures across multiple specialties, including:

• Cardiac
• ENT
• Orthopedic
• Pain Management
• Podiatry

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides direct support to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role is essential to ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality surgical care. The CSFA functions as a key member of the perioperative team, assisting with operative procedures while maintaining strict adherence to sterile technique, regulatory standards, and patient safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assist or equivalent program
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential required
• Active certification and compliance with continuing education requirements
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred or as required by the center)
• Multispecialty experience in an operating room or ambulatory surgery center preferred
• Ability to function effectively in a fast paced, multispecialty surgical environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.