Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Valley Health System; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

On-campus dining discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgeons in the operating room. This role emphasizes safety, sterile technique, and collaboration with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.

The CSFA will ensure equipment readiness, assist with exposure and hemostasis, and operate under the surgeon's supervision to provide high-quality patient care. Virginia licensure and NBSTSA/ABSA/NSAA certification are required, with CPR/BLS certification also

Qualifications

• Five years CST experience required (10,400 hours) or two years in first assist role.
• Virginia state license required prior to start of employment.
• NBSTSA/NSAA/ABSA certification required or completion of approved first assistant program within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon to facilitate safe invasive procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and proper equipment function in the OR.
• Support patient safety and assist with exposure, hemostasis, and other tasks as directed by the surgeon.

Skills

Surgical experience

Operating room safety

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technology 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

• 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.