Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) – Growth, Benefits & Tuition

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ardent Health Services seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for day shift in Tyler, TX. The CSFA assists surgeons intraoperatively, maintains a safe operative environment, and supports the perioperative team.

Responsibilities include providing first assistance, ensuring instrument readiness, and maintaining sterile technique while participating in patient care. BLS and credentials required; 3+ years scrub experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Successful completion of an approved FA course.
• Proficient in scrubbing all specialties with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Current C certification in Surgical Technology.
• Current C certification as a First Assistant.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Aufgaben

• The CSFA functions under the direction of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience to provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
• Exercises critical thinking skills in all aspects of the FA role.
• Establishes and maintains a safe operative environment.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room.
• Partners with the physician to enhance the effectiveness of patient care.
• Actively contributes to a clean, safe, positive, and professional work and patient care environment.
• Maintain skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care.
• Act as a resource and role model for staff and students.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures while carrying out duties and responsibilities as identified.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Kenntnisse

Scrub experience across specialties

First Assistant certification

CST certification

BLS certification within 14 days of/h‑

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Current C certification in Surgical Technology

Current C certification as a First Assistant

Jobbeschreibung

Ardent Health Services seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for day shift in Tyler, TX. The CSFA assists surgeons intraoperatively, maintains a safe operative environment, and supports the perioperative team.

Responsibilities include providing first assistance, ensuring instrument readiness, and maintaining sterile technique while participating in patient care. BLS and credentials required; 3+ years scrub experience preferred.