Certified Surgical First Assistant – Day Shift, Benefits

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join our surgical team. The CSFA will scrub and provide first assisting support under the surgeon's direction during intraoperative phases, ensuring a safe, efficient operating room, and collaborating with physicians to enhance patient care.

Position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, current CST and First Assistant cert, and BLS with readiness to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Successful completion of an approved FA course.
• Proficient in scrubbing all specialties with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Current Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Current Certification as a First Assistant.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• The CSFA functions under the direction of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience to provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
• Exercises critical thinking skills in all aspects of the FA role.
• Establishes and maintains a safe operative environment.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room.
• Partners with the physician to enhance the effectiveness of patient care.
• Actively contributes to a clean, safe, positive, and professional work and patient care environment.
• Maintain skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care.
• Act as a resource and role model for staff and students.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures while carrying out duties and responsibilities as identified.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Skills

3 years scrubbing experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join our surgical team. The CSFA will scrub and provide first assisting support under the surgeon's direction during intraoperative phases, ensuring a safe, efficient operating room, and collaborating with physicians to enhance patient care.

Position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, current CST and First Assistant cert, and BLS with readiness to