Certified Surgical First Assistant - Perioperative Hero

The Surgical Clinic; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Clinic in Nashville is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to provide skilled intraoperative support, maintain sterile technique, and promote efficient surgical workflow. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative staff to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold CSFA certification, a high school diploma, and at least one year as a surgical technologist; strong tissue handling and hemostasis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification or equivalent awarded before 2000.
• Minimum one year as a surgical technologist preferred.
• Proficient in sterile technique, instrumentation, tissue handling and suturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique and infection-control practices throughout procedures.
• Provide skilled first-assist support including exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, suturing, and wound closure.
• Prepare patients for surgery by verifying identity and procedure, confirming site markings, positioning, and skin prep.
• Manage instruments, equipment, and supplies to ensure efficient intraoperative flow.
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and communicate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Handle specimens, drains, implants, and biohazard materials per ASC policies and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Protect patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality; uphold perioperative standards.
• Mentor and support perioperative team to maintain a high-performing surgical environment.

Skills

Perioperative care

Sterile technique

Infection control

Tissue handling

Hemostasis

Suturing

Operative exposure

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CSFA certification

High school diploma

Surgical technologist experience

Job description

The Surgical Clinic in Nashville is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to provide skilled intraoperative support, maintain sterile technique, and promote efficient surgical workflow. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative staff to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold CSFA certification, a high school diploma, and at least one year as a surgical technologist; strong tissue handling and hemostasis skills are essential.