Part-Time Certified Surgical First Assistant – $7.5K Sign-On

OhioHealth; Grove City (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

OhioHealth in Grove City is seeking a part-time Certified First Assistant in Surgery (CFA) to support surgeons during operative procedures, focusing on exposure, hemostasis, and tissue handling. The role requires an Associate degree in Surgical Technology, BLS, and CST certification, with 2 years of operating room experience.

Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon, maintaining a clear surgical field, and ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology.
• BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• CST – Certified Surgical Tech.
• 2 years as a Surg Tech in an inpatient/OP main OR.
• CSTF or SA-C required.
• Preceptor.
• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team.
• Will perform primary role independently.
• Will demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff.
• Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics, complex CV or neurosurgery (cranial).

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the surgeon providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical skills.
• Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site.
• Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc.
• Provides hemostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation.
• Completes closure of fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin under the direction of the surgeon.
• Assumes other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility when assigned by supervising physician.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Skills

Critical thinking

Preceptor

Team communication

Education

Surgical Technology degree

BLS Certification

CST Certification

Job description

OhioHealth in Grove City is seeking a part-time Certified First Assistant in Surgery (CFA) to support surgeons during operative procedures, focusing on exposure, hemostasis, and tissue handling. The role requires an Associate degree in Surgical Technology, BLS, and CST certification, with 2 years of operating room experience.

Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon, maintaining a clear surgical field, and ensuring safety and efficiency.