Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Cynet Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant CSFA for a 13-week assignment in Missouri. The role requires CVOR experience, NBSTSA/CSFA license, BLS, and strong operating room skills. Expect day shifts, 10-hour shifts, with on-call requirements Monday–Friday.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience (Level 1 preferred), be comfortable with CABG/ AVR/MVR/TAVR/ECMO procedures, and comply with OSHA respirator clearance, fit testing, and grooming standards for proper mask seal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required
• License NBSTSA and CSFA required
• Certifications BLS, NBSTSA, CSFA

Responsibilities

• Assist in CVOR as Surgical First Assistant
• Maintain sterile technique and case cart management
• Ensure equipment documentation and vein harvesting is correct
• Adhere to OSHA respirator clearance and fit testing requirements
• Grooming standards required for proper mask seal and safety

Skills

AAA repair

Aseptic Technique

Atherectomy

ASD repair

CABG

VATS

EVAR

Laparoscopy

VAD familiarity

Cardiac procedures

Case Cart management

Sterilization/Disinfection

Thoracotomy

Mitral valve replacement

Lung resection

Tools

Vein harvesting equipment

Surgical equipment documentation

Job description

Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Profession: Surgical Services

Specialty: CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience required, Level 1 experience preferred

License: NBSTSA, CSFA required

Certifications: BLS, NBSTSA, CSFA

Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred

Description: CVOR Certified Surgical Tech, First Assist.

Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 16:30, with call required. 1 year of experience is acceptable for 1st timers. Level 1 experience is required. Skills required include:

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair
• Aseptic Technique
• Atherectomy
• Atrial Septal defect repair
• Cardiac procedures
• Cardiomyoplasty
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Case Cart management
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Crash Cart familiarity
• CVOR experience
• Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• Femoral popliteal bypass graft
• Laparoscopic assisted cases
• Lung resection
• Mitral valve replacement
• Pericardial window
• Sterilization/Disinfection
• Thoracotomy
• VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery)
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) familiarity

Experience with special procedures including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, and ECMO is highly valued.

Knowledge of patient diagnoses such as CAD and Valve disease is important.

Candidates should be familiar with required equipment documentation and vein harvesting equipment.

Travelers must complete an OSHA respirator clearance prior to starting.

Fit testing is necessary, and candidates must adhere to specified grooming requirements for effective mask sealing.

Failure to comply with fit testing requirements will result in cancellation.

All clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler and must take a 6 month break to return.

Modules are not billable and hours may vary.

Modules must be completed pre-start and will be recorded on transcripts.