Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - General Surgery

Memorial Physician Practices; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ seeks a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) for General Surgery. This full-time role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment, and a 5x8 day schedule (6:30 am - 3:00 pm), Monday to Friday.

The CSFA collaborates with surgeons to ensure safe, efficient procedures and excellent patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have CSFA certification, NBSTSA approval, and at least 1 year of CSFA experience, with an Associate degree

Qualifications

• Arizona CSFA certification with NBSTSA required.
• Graduate of a program in discipline required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year CSFA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to the surgeon during procedures.
• Positions patients to optimize exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Visualizes operative site with tissue handling, retraction, suction, and irrigation.
• Utilizes techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with wound closure and drainage systems.

Skills

CSFA Certification

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Teamwork

Education

CSFA NBSTSA Certification

Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

Associate degree Preferred

Job description

Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) - General Surgery

Job Type: Full Time | Day

$15,000 Sign on Bonus (3 yr commitment)

Schedule: 5x8, Day (6:30 am - 3:00 pm), Monday - Friday

Your experience matters

Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Surgical First Assist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At Havasu Regional Medical Center, our Certified Surgical First Assist play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care. Working side by side with surgeons and the operating room team, you are an essential part of ensuring efficient procedures and positive patient outcomes. Our culture is built on genuine care for both our patients and one another, with patient safety and well-being at the center of everything we do. You'll be supported by strong teamwork and leaders who are present, approachable, and truly invested in your success. In our most recent culture survey, team members shared how much they value the supportive environment and the people they work alongside each day.

How you'll contribute

A Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) who excels in this role:

• Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
• Positions patients to give best exposure for surgical procedures, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Arizona Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required. Associate's Degree Preferred. Minimum of 1 year of CSFA experience required.

Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licenses: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Education: Associate degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of CSFA experience required.

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited, Medicare certified hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. Havasu Regional Medical Center is partially owned or invested in by physicians.

As a community hospital and regional referral center for healthcare, Havasu Regional Medical Center offers a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.

Havasu Regional Medical Center provides 24-hour emergency service with full-time emergency physicians on duty. The hospital has also earned an ALS Base Hospital Certificate from the state of Arizona, authorizing medical direction and support of prehospital care providers such as fire department or ambulance personnel.

EEOC Statement

Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.