Certified Surgical First Assistant / CSFA

Physicians Surgical Hospitals - Panhandle Surgical Hospital; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians Surgical Hospitals - Panhandle Surgical Hospital in Amarillo, TX is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA). The role requires NBSTSA certification, CSFA certification, an accredited Surgical Technologist program, and either CST or CSFA experience with BLS within 14 days of hire.

You will assist surgeons, perform advanced tasks, and step into CST duties when needed. The position emphasizes a team-first, patient-centered approach and ongoing opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Current NBSTSA certification.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Minimum two years CST experience preferred.
• Minimum two years CSFA experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Current CSFA certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CST experience

CSFA experience

NBSTSA Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

CSFA Certification

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 butare not limitedto 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 TechnologistProgram.
• Current CSFAcertification.