Day Shift / PRN CSFA: Surgical First Assistant

Portneuf Medical Center, Inc; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for day shift/PRN coverage in the operating room. The role supports the surgeon with pre-op prep, instrument handling, suturing, wound care, and patient positioning to ensure safe operations.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), CSFA certification, BLS within 14 days, ACLS within 6 months, and 3–5 years of OR experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
• Three to five years of OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepping patient for surgery and preparing surgical equipment.
• Passing instruments and suturing assistance.
• Dressing wounds and positioning patient during surgery.
• Assisting with OR turnovers and safety protocols.
• Transporting patients and monitoring inventory of supplies.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

CSFA certification

Job description

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for day shift/PRN coverage in the operating room. The role supports the surgeon with pre-op prep, instrument handling, suturing, wound care, and patient positioning to ensure safe operations.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), CSFA certification, BLS within 14 days, ACLS within 6 months, and 3–5 years of OR experience.