Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSTFA) – Trauma OR

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA) to join its Main Operating Room team in a Level I Trauma Center.

The CSTFA provides advanced first-assist support under the surgeon's direction, collaborating with anesthesia, nurses, and surgical staff to maintain a sterile environment and optimize procedural success. The hospital serves diverse patient populations across ages, including pediatrics, with rapid response to trauma

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA) credential required or obtained within a specified timeframe.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the surgical first assistant during operative procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, draping, and surgical site exposure.
• Provide hemostasis through clamping, cauterization, pressure, and other approved techniques.
• Utilize retractors, suction devices, and instrumentation to optimize surgical visibility.
• Assist with tissue handling, suturing, stapling, wound closure, and dressing application.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure equipment, supplies, and instruments are readily available.
• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection prevention standards throughout procedures.
• Perform surgical technologist duties before, during, and after surgery, including room setup and turnover.
• Participate in trauma activations, emergency surgeries, and complex surgical cases as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia professionals, and support personnel to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Ensure proper handling, counting, and documentation of supplies, instruments, and specimens.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Surgical first assistant duties

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA) to join its Main Operating Room team in a Level I Trauma Center.

The CSTFA provides advanced first-assist support under the surgeon's direction, collaborating with anesthesia, nurses, and surgical staff to maintain a sterile environment and optimize procedural success. The hospital serves diverse patient populations across ages, including pediatrics, with rapid response to trauma