Certified Surgical First Assistant — Travel-Ready OR Support

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to float to CVOR areas. You will assist in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and intraoperative tasks to help surgeons achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role includes preoperative and postoperative duties, collaboration with the care team, and coverage across CHN facilities as needed. Requires NBSTSA CSFA certification and OR experience; associates degree or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential is required.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program OR NCCT-authorized school with GED/high school diploma; associate degree preferred.
• Military training program graduates must provide DD214 and graduation cert if program not accredited.
• Active OR experience: 120 surgical cases in last 4 years and 30 CE credits in last 2 years may be considered.
• 1 year Operating Room experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal communication are required.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task with high responsibility and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, and closure during procedures.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Skills

Certified CSFA

Intraoperative support

Communication skills

Education

NBSTSA CSFA certification

CAAHEP/ABHES Surgical Tech program graduate

NCCT/ GED or high school diploma; associate degree preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments & equipment

Job description

Community Health Network in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to float to CVOR areas. You will assist in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and intraoperative tasks to help surgeons achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role includes preoperative and postoperative duties, collaboration with the care team, and coverage across CHN facilities as needed. Requires NBSTSA CSFA certification and OR experience; associates degree or equivalent preferred.