Certified Surgical First Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgeons during procedures, provide optimal exposure, and help maintain hemostasis. The CSFA operates under supervision and complies with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program with relevant experience and CSFA certification. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• 2 years surgical scrubbing experience.
• American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers.
• Certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants as a CSFA, or similar board certification as Surgical Assistant-Certified.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures and provide appropriate exposure.
• Maintain hemostasis and perform authorized technical functions.
• Operate under direct supervision and adhere to regulatory requirements and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $33.85 - $39.83/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) actively assists the surgeon in the safe performance of surgical procedures by providing appropriate exposure, maintaining hemostasis, and performing other authorized technical functions. The CSFA functions under the direct supervision and direction of the surgeon. When functioning in the CSFA role, the individual does not concurrently perform the duties of the primary Surgical Tech. Practice is carried out in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and within the scope of education, training, and certification as a Surgical Tech

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology
• Experience: 2 years surgical scrubbing experience
• Licenses/Certifications: American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers).
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants as a Certified Surgical Assistant, or the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a Certified Surgical First Assist, or the American Board of Surgical Assistants as a Surgical Assistant-Certified.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licenses/Certifications: Certification in Surgical Technology

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.