Certified Surgical First Assistant - Operating Rom - Rotating

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join the operating room team. You will actively assist the surgeon to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and perform technical tasks to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires CSFA certification or progress toward it, plus experience as a surgical technologist. Shifts are rotating, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with on-call responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered CSFA certification required.
• Experience as Surgical Technologist or CSFA is required.
• ACLS preferred; BLS/HCP certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during operations to expose areas and maintain hemostasis.
• Support intraoperative tasks: tissue handling, suction, clamping, and dressings.
• Rotate through shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.

Skills

CSFA

Surgical Technologist

ACLS

LPN

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technology Program

Master of Surgical Assisting

LPN

Job description

## Certified Surgical First Assistant - Operating Rom - RotatingApplylocations: Richmond, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R44985The Certified Surgical First Assistant in a surgical operation is an advanced trained and certified individual who is able to participate in and actively assist the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Registered by the State Board of Medicine and CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assist) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Registered by the State Board of Medicine and current CSFA certificationCurrent AHA, BLS, HCP CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Experience REQUIRED: Experience as a Surgical Technologist or as a CSFA Experience PREFERRED: One or more years of experience as CSFA Experience at a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center Experience in cardiac, robotics, vascular, orthopedics, neurosurgery, transplant surgery Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent and Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program, military training program, Master of Surgical Assisting Degree, or LPN Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Assists in operations under the direction of the surgeon to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with employee’s specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit. Takes call for routine or high acuity cases after the orientation period. Age Specific groups served: All age groups Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, changeRotatingEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran