Certified Surgical First Assistant

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Discounts to on-campus dining

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgical teams in a high‑volume setting. You will assist the surgeon, maintain sterile technique, and ensure patient safety during invasive procedures.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or CSFA certification, five years CST experience (or two years in a first‑assist role), and Virginia licensure if working in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or certified surgical assistant.
• Five years CST experience or two years in a first-assist role.
• Virginia license required if working in Virginia; NBSTSA/NSAA/ABSA certifications; credentialing to work at the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon to ensure safe, efficient operations and operating room safety.
• Provide exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions to facilitate procedures.
• Ensure equipment function and sterility throughout invasive procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Patient safety focus

First assist support

Education

Accredited surgical technology program graduate

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Range

$34.37 - $51.55

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.

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 as a Certified Surgical Technologist 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

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• 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.