Surgical First Assistant — Dynamic OR Support & Impact

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons during operative procedures, ensuring exposure and hemostasis with precision.

The role requires CSFA certification, graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, and current AHA/BLS/HCP credentials; ACLS preferred. Will work across three shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• CSFA certification required for hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or equivalent training.
• Current AHA, BLS, HCP certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in operations under the surgeon to make incisions and close sites, manipulate tissues, and apply dressings.
• Provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, suction, catheter placement, and vessel/tissue cauterization as directed.

Skills

CSFA certification

Surgical exposure

Hemostasis control

Education

CSFA certification

Surgical Technology Program

AHA BLS HCP

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons during operative procedures, ensuring exposure and hemostasis with precision.

The role requires CSFA certification, graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, and current AHA/BLS/HCP credentials; ACLS preferred. Will work across three shifts, including weekends and holidays.