Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) – PRN

North Suburban Medical Center; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) to support complex operative cases. The CFA collaborates with surgeons, prepares sterile fields, maintains hemostasis, and ensures safe technique across multiple service lines.

Prerequisites include CSFA or NBSTSA/NSAA/ABSA certification, Colorado DORA registration, and BLS. May rotate service lines and participate in on‑call scheduling.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Surgical Assistant by Colorado DORA or CSFA/NBSTSA/NSAA/ABSA certifications.
• Current BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP‑accredited program with First Assistant training.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in operations, providing exposure, hemostasis and suturing as directed.
• Prepare equipment, sterile supplies, and case setup; break down cases after procedures.
• Orient onboarding staff and oversee shift operations; may be on-call as scheduled.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Patient care systems (Meditech)

Adult learning/education

Education

CAAHEP‑accredited surgical technology program

ARC/STSA First Assistant Program

RN First Assist (RNFA) certification

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) to support complex operative cases. The CFA collaborates with surgeons, prepares sterile fields, maintains hemostasis, and ensures safe technique across multiple service lines.

Prerequisites include CSFA or NBSTSA/NSAA/ABSA certification, Colorado DORA registration, and BLS. May rotate service lines and participate in on‑call scheduling.