CSFA: Day-Shift Surgical First Assistant

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgeons in the operating room at one of our acute-care facilities. You will assist with exposure, tissue handling, and hemostasis, while ensuring sterility and adherence to AORN guidelines.

The role requires a completed accredited CSFA program with certification, plus extensive OR experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited surgical first assistant program (including didactic and clinical practicum) with certification as a Surgical First Assistant.
• CSFA certification NBSTSA or NCCT, or employed to practice surgical technology prior to Sept 1, 2009.
• 5+ years’ experience as a surgical technologist, including 1+ year in OR as CSFA.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during procedures with retraction, suturing, tying, hemostasis, and other CSFA skills per AORN standards.
• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during the surgical procedure.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to deliver safe patient care.
• Understand the procedure and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Maintain the sterile field and ensure a safe operative environment.

Education

Certified Surgical First Assistant

CSFA certification NBSTSA/NCCT

Job description

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgeons in the operating room at one of our acute-care facilities. You will assist with exposure, tissue handling, and hemostasis, while ensuring sterility and adherence to AORN guidelines.

The role requires a completed accredited CSFA program with certification, plus extensive OR experience.