CSFA Surgical First Assistant - Shape Patient Outcomes

Lifepoint Health®; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Pulaski is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) to support the surgical team across operative cases. As part of Lifepoint Health, you will help position patients, maintain sterility, and assist with hemostasis and wound closure in a fast-paced environment.

The CSFA role requires NBSTA-certified CSFA, current BLS, and flexibility for PRN/variable shifts. Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff is essential to patient safety

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assist program.
• Current CSFA certification through NBSTA required; BLS certification required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Positions patients for optimal exposure while ensuring safety.
• Maintains sterile technique and infection prevention standards.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses and other team members.
• Supports wound closure, hemostasis, and drainage management.
• Participates in quality improvement and compliance activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Patient safety

Education

Surgical First Assist program

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Pulaski is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) to support the surgical team across operative cases. As part of Lifepoint Health, you will help position patients, maintain sterility, and assist with hemostasis and wound closure in a fast-paced environment.

The CSFA role requires NBSTA-certified CSFA, current BLS, and flexibility for PRN/variable shifts. Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff is essential to patient safety