CSFA Surgical First Assistant - Four-Day + $15K Sign-On

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Holidays

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Bereavement/Jury Duty

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assist to operate in the Fargo, ND OR, with a 6:30 am to 5:00 pm schedule, four days per week. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations are required, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.

The role requires CSFA certification with NBSTSA, ARCST-approved training or an accredited surgical technology program, and BCLS certification within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical assisting program ARCST or graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology.
• Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with NBSTSA upon hire.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the surgeon to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure.
• Assists the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, suturing, dressing and other duties as delegated.
• May also work as a Surgical Technologist.

Education

Graduate of surgical assisting program ARCST or graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assist to operate in the Fargo, ND OR, with a 6:30 am to 5:00 pm schedule, four days per week. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations are required, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.

The role requires CSFA certification with NBSTSA, ARCST-approved training or an accredited surgical technology program, and BCLS certification within three months of hire.