Surgical First Assistant CSFA - OR Expertise

Effinghamschools; Springfield (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Effinghamschools in Springfield, GA is seeking a CST First Assistant to collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses during surgical procedures. The role requires handling intraoperative tasks, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring patient safety throughout pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.

Qualifications include an associate or vocational degree with CSFA/CST certification and BLS-CPR, plus two years of hospital OR experience (one year as a first assistant).

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or vocational degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant Program.
• Certification as CSFA and CST, maintained as a condition of employment, plus BLS-CPR.
• Two years hospital OR experience; one year direct surgical first assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as First Assistant with intraoperative skills for a wide variety of cases.
• Position patient and assist with exposure, instrumentation, and closure.
• Provide postoperative care support and maintain sterile technique.
• Coordinate with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure efficiency and safety.

Skills

CSFA

CST

BLS-CPR

Sterile technique

Surgical assisting

Education

Associate degree

Surgical tech program

Tools

Laparoscopic tools

Robotic systems

Surgical instruments

Job description

Effinghamschools in Springfield, GA is seeking a CST First Assistant to collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses during surgical procedures. The role requires handling intraoperative tasks, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring patient safety throughout pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.

Qualifications include an associate or vocational degree with CSFA/CST certification and BLS-CPR, plus two years of hospital OR experience (one year as a first assistant).