Certified Surgical First Assistant - Precision and Impact

OneOncology, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Clinic (TSC) in Middle Tennessee seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to provide expert intraoperative support, including exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and wound closure. You will help maintain a sterile, safe environment and promote efficient surgical workflow.

Responsibilities include ensuring sterile technique, preparing patients, managing instruments, monitoring intraoperative status, handling specimens, and mentoring perioperative staff to uphold quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must hold a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification or an equivalent credential awarded before 2000.
• A minimum of one year as a surgical technologist with hands-on proficiency in assisting surgical procedures is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, tissue handling, hemostasis, wound closure, and operative site exposure.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills in fast-paced surgical environments.

Responsibilities

• Uphold sterile technique and infection-control practices throughout all procedure phases.
• Provide skilled first-assist support to surgeons including exposure optimization, hemostasis, tissue handling, suturing, and wound closure.
• Prepare patients for surgery by verifying identity, procedure, site markings, and safe positioning.
• Manage surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies with precision to ensure smooth intraoperative flow.
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and communicate findings to surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Handle specimens, drains, implants, and biohazard materials according to ASC policies and regulatory standards.
• Protect patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality, adhering to perioperative standards.
• Mentor and support perioperative team members to sustain a high-performing surgical environment.

Skills

Perioperative care

Surgical assisting

Infection control

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSFA certification or equivalent before 2000

1 year as a surgical technologist (preferred)

Job description

The Surgical Clinic (TSC) in Middle Tennessee seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to provide expert intraoperative support, including exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and wound closure. You will help maintain a sterile, safe environment and promote efficient surgical workflow.

Responsibilities include ensuring sterile technique, preparing patients, managing instruments, monitoring intraoperative status, handling specimens, and mentoring perioperative staff to uphold quality