Certified Surgical First Assistant / CSFA

Ardent Health Services; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Amarillo, TX. The role supports surgical teams with critical procedures and standards of care in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold NBSTSA and CSFA certifications, with CST experience and a Surgical Technologist program background. BLS is required within 14 days of hire. Join a dedicated team delivering safe, evidence-based patient care.

Qualifications

• Current NBSTSA certification.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Two years CST experience preferred.
• Two years CSFA experience preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• Current CSFA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in surgery and perform tasks under supervision.
• Open/close surgical sites, expose the site, harvest grafts, dissect tissue.
• Provide CST responsibilities when not in First Assistant role.

Skills

NBSTSA Certification

CSFA Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Surgical Technologist Program Graduate

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Physician Surgical Hospital, Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Amarillo, TX.

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:

• Physicians Surgical Hospitals includes two surgical centers - Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, and one physical therapy center - Quail Creek Physical Therapy - and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo.

Responsibilities

• Surgical First Assistants assist physicians in surgery and may perform specific surgical tasks under “professional supervision”.
• Significant surgical tasks include but are not limited to opening and closing surgical sites, exposure of the surgical site, harvesting grafts, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, implanting devices, and altering tissues.
• Perform the CST role when not utilized in the First Assistant Role.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Previous CST experience (prefer two years).
• Previous CSFA experience (prefer minimum 2 years exp).
• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• Current CSFA certification.