Certified Surgical First Assistant / CSFA

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Ardent Health Services is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for a day shift, full-time role in Albuquerque, NM, focused on Labor and Delivery. The CSFA provides intraoperative assistance, assists with exposure, hemostasis, and closure, and works under the surgeon to optimize patient outcomes in the operating room.

Qualifications include completing an accredited Surgical Technology program and a recognized CSFA program, with anatomy knowledge, sterile technique, and at least two

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and a recognized Surgical First Assistant program.
• Anatomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation knowledge.
• Two years OR Scrub Technician experience and CSFA certification.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Aufgaben

• Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgery be more efficient in the operating room with optimal results for the patient.
• Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate efficiency in the operating room (pre-op setup and post-op breakdown of the operating room).
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup.
• Functions during operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and laws; CSFA certification required.

Kenntnisse

Sterile technique

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical terminology

Operating room instruments

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Recognized Surgical First Assistant program

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full‑time, Labor and Delivery, Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.


• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.


• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace Women’s Hospital has 173 licensed beds, including a 53‑bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award‑winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state, recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

• Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgery be more efficient in the operating room with optimal results for the patient.


• In addition to intraoperative duties, the Surgical First Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate efficiency in the operating room (pre‑op setup and post‑op breakdown of the operating room).


• Demonstrates expert knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup, including sterilization methods and verification.


• The Surgical First Assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Certification from a recognized First Assistant Program is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and completion of a recognized Surgical First Assistant program.


• Anatomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment knowledge.


• Competencies: Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies; medical terminology; Excellent Critical thinking skills.


• Two years OR Scrub Technician experience.


• Certified Surgical Technician, Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA).


• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.