Certified Surgical First Assistant / CSFA

Ardent Health Services; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Amarillo, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join our Physician Surgical Hospital team. You will assist surgeons during procedures and perform select tasks under supervision to support patient care.

Qualified candidates hold NBSTSA certification, possess CSFA certification, and have CST experience; current BLS within 14 days of hire; and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Qualifications

• NBSTSA certification is required.
• CSFA certification is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Experience as CST and CSFA is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in surgery and perform tasks under supervision.
• Open and close surgical sites and assist with exposure of the site.
• Harvest grafts, dissect tissue, and remove tissue as directed.
• Implant devices and alter tissues as needed.
• Perform CST role when not utilized as First Assistant.

Skills

NBSTSA Certification

CSFA experience

BLS within 14 days

CST experience

Accredited program graduate

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

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.