Certified Surgical First Assistant: OR Precision & Team Impact

McLendon Leadershi; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to provide advanced intraoperative support across ortho, general and neuro cases. The role includes suturing, retraction, hemostasis, and maintaining sterile fields to ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate has CSFA certification and OR experience, with proficiency in preparing the OR, monitoring vital signs, and documenting procedures in Epic.

Qualifications

• CSFA certification or equivalent.
• Experience in operating room settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with suturing, retraction, and hemostasis.
• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• Maintain sterile fields and infection control.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams.

Skills

Suturing

Sterile technique

Vitals monitoring

OR preparation

Collaboration

Education

CSFA certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

McLendon Leadership in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to provide advanced intraoperative support across ortho, general and neuro cases. The role includes suturing, retraction, hemostasis, and maintaining sterile fields to ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate has CSFA certification and OR experience, with proficiency in preparing the OR, monitoring vital signs, and documenting procedures in Epic.