Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) – OR Lead Scrub

Cynet Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join our clinical-allied team in Kentucky. The role requires assisting surgeons in procedures, scrubbing in, and maintaining sterile technique as the chief assistant in the OR.

CSFA certification is required and a surgical first assistant program completion is expected. Experience is preferred (6–12 months) but not required, with opportunities to work on cardiothoracic and other procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have NBSTSA CSFA certification.
• Technical diploma or military training acceptable.
• Completion of Surgical First Assistant Program.
• CSFA certification required

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in performing surgical procedures.
• Function as the surgeon's chief assistant in the operating room.
• Scrub into cases and assist with set-up and opening of sterile supplies.
• Maintain the sterile field during case set up and throughout the procedure.
• Assist with patient positioning and sterile draping; assist with circulating duties as needed.
• Pass instruments and assist physicians as needed during surgeries.
• May assist with vascular access, suturing, and hemostasis as required.
• Perform saphenous vein harvesting procedures under supervision when directed.

Education

Technical Diploma from Surgical Technologist accredited program or comparable military training

Completion of Surgical First Assistant Program

Job description

Cynet Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join our clinical-allied team in Kentucky. The role requires assisting surgeons in procedures, scrubbing in, and maintaining sterile technique as the chief assistant in the OR.

CSFA certification is required and a surgical first assistant program completion is expected. Experience is preferred (6–12 months) but not required, with opportunities to work on cardiothoracic and other procedures.