Certified Surgical First Assistant — Expert OR Support

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin seeks a Surgical First Assistant to support the surgeon during procedures, maintaining the sterile field and aiding exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure.

You will collaborate with the surgical team and report to the Team Leader in a fast-paced operating room environment. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least two years of surgical experience, and CFA-NASC, CFA, or CST/CSFA certification, plus CPR within 14 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of surgical experience.
• CFA NASC, CFA, or CST/CSFA certification required.
• CPR certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility for providing surgical assistance under the direct supervision and direction of the operating surgeon.
• The CFA function as interdisciplinary team member to provide a safe surgical environment with optimal outcomes for the patient.
• Practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of the patient's perioperative experience.
• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CFA can assist with the other patient care activities

Skills

Surgical experience

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin seeks a Surgical First Assistant to support the surgeon during procedures, maintaining the sterile field and aiding exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure.

You will collaborate with the surgical team and report to the Team Leader in a fast-paced operating room environment. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least two years of surgical experience, and CFA-NASC, CFA, or CST/CSFA certification, plus CPR within 14 days.