Surgical First Assistant

Northshore Home Health Care; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Fargo, ND seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support surgeons across specialties, maintaining sterile technique and assisting with pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, patient-centered operative care.

Qualifications

• CSFA credential required.
• Strong aseptic technique and patient safety focus.
• Proficiency assisting with operative tasks including suturing and hemostasis.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and ability to follow clinical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Provide surgical exposure and assist with key operative steps.
• Support hemostasis and assist with suturing.
• Assist with pre-operative setup and post-operative responsibilities as needed.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and anesthesia team members.

Skills

CSFA credential

Aseptic technique

Suturing & hemostasis

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Assist surgeons to deliver safe, patient-centered operative care across multiple specialties. Support pre-operative preparation, intraoperative procedures, and post-operative care while maintaining a sterile, safety-focused environment.

Key Duties

• Maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.


• Provide surgical exposure and assist with key operative steps.


• Support hemostasis and assist with suturing.


• Assist with pre-operative setup and post-operative responsibilities as needed.


• Collaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and anesthesia team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential.


• Strong aseptic technique and patient safety focus.


• Proficiency assisting with operative tasks including suturing and hemostasis.


• Excellent teamwork, communication, and ability to follow clinical protocols.