Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Cynet Health; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for a 13-week assignment in a rural community hospital in Minnesota. The role requires scrubbing and assisting across general, orthopedic/sports medicine, plastics, and OB/GYN cases, with on-call rotations and 8-hour shifts.

Must have CST experience and CSFA/BLS certifications, with comfort transitioning between scrubbing and assisting. The unit handles 5–25 cases daily across 7 suites, with 30-minute response time for calls and potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CST experience.
• Experience in general surgery and orthopedic procedures (total joints).
• Prefer experience in plastic surgery and working in Trauma Level 3 & 4 or Critical Access facilities.

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing and assisting is required; perform surgical techniques under supervision.

Skills

Surgical experience

OR assistance

Flexibility

Education

CST certification

CSFA certification

Job description

Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Profession: SFA (Surgical First Assistant)

Specialty: CSFA - Operating Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 Hours

Hours per Shift: 36 guaranteed hours per week

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Must-Have:

Must have 3 years of CST experience.Must have experience in general surgery and orthopedic procedures, specifically total joints.Prefer experience in plastic surgery.Must have experience in similar size facilities Trauma Level 3 & 4, and/or Critical Access Clients.Must be comfortable transitioning between scrubbing and assisting.

Description:Department focuses on perioperative care in the Operating Room.The unit consists of 7 surgical suites with an average of 5 to 25 cases per day.Common procedures include general surgery, orthopedic/sports medicine, plastics and cosmetics, podiatry, cataract/eye procedures, and OB/GYN/women's health (non-cancer related).Scrubbing and assisting is required, with responsibilities including performing surgical techniques under supervision.Scheduling involves five 8-hour shifts per week, with flexibility expected for filling gaps in permanent scheduling.On-call requirements include 1-2 times per week for weeknight shifts, typically Monday through Friday.Weekend on-call requirements are 1-2 times per month with 24-hour call shifts.Holiday on-call rotation may be required.Response time for call is expected to be 30 minutes.May require floating into other roles for additional support.Dress code includes provided scrubs that cannot be worn outside of the facility.Unit-specific orientation includes shift with a preceptor.This role operates within a rural community hospital that performs a wide variety of cases.