Full-Time Day Shift Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA)

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to join our surgical team in Arlington Heights, IL. The role focuses on providing skilled first-assist support, maintaining sterility, and coordinating instruments and patient care during procedures.

The position requires CST and CSFA credentials with at least two years of surgical technologist experience in first assisting, and an Associate's degree in Health Administration is preferred. Full-time, dayshift.

Qualifications

• 2 years Surgical Technologist experience with first assisting required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with NBSTSA required.
• CSFA certification required.
• Associates Degree in Health Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to surgeons during procedures (retracting, suturing, hemostasis).
• Maintain sterile field and anticipate needs of the surgeon.
• Prepare and organize instruments, equipment and supplies for each procedure.
• Ensure instruments are sterilized and functional.
• Assist in patient positioning, draping and safety.
• Document procedure details, counts, specimens, and any complications.

Skills

Surgical first assisting

Surgical Technologist

CST NBSTSA

CSFA

Education

Associates Degree Health Administration

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to join our surgical team in Arlington Heights, IL. The role focuses on providing skilled first-assist support, maintaining sterility, and coordinating instruments and patient care during procedures.

The position requires CST and CSFA credentials with at least two years of surgical technologist experience in first assisting, and an Associate's degree in Health Administration is preferred. Full-time, dayshift.