Per Diem Surgical First Assistant – Competitive Pay & Benefits

Prime Healthcare; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Mission, TX seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join the operating room on a per diem basis. You will assist the surgeon, maintain sterile fields, and manage instruments throughout procedures in a high-volume OR.

The role requires CSFA certification, completion of a recognized First Assistant program, and BLS certification, with experience in a acute care OR preferred. Per diem schedule with days shifts available.

Qualifications

• Certification in Surgical Technology/Certified First Assistant.
• Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program.
• Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub role, preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider affirmation by American Heart Association.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon directly during the procedure to support safe and efficient surgical outcomes
• Provide exposure to the surgical site through retraction, suctioning, camera guidance, instrument positioning and tissue manipulation
• Control bleeding throughout the case by clamping, tying, cauterizing or applying targeted pressure based on the surgeon’s direction
• Perform suturing, stapling, incision closures, drain placements and apply surgical dressings at the completion of the procedure
• Position and prep the patient for surgery while maintaining a proper sterile field and anticipating the surgeon’s needs before they are requested

Skills

BLS Certification

Surgical specialties

Basic computer skills

Education

CSFA Certification / Certified First Assistant

First Assistant program training

Job description

Prime Healthcare in Mission, TX seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join the operating room on a per diem basis. You will assist the surgeon, maintain sterile fields, and manage instruments throughout procedures in a high-volume OR.

The role requires CSFA certification, completion of a recognized First Assistant program, and BLS certification, with experience in a acute care OR preferred. Per diem schedule with days shifts available.