Surgical First Assistant - Perioperative Specialist

University Health System- San Antonio; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System-San Antonio is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA/CSFA/CFA) to assist in intraoperative procedures under physician direction. The role focuses on providing exposure, wound closure, and bleeding control to support safe operations.

The ideal candidate has a CSA/CSFA/SA-C or equivalent certification and BLS, with five years perioperative services experience preferred. Join a team committed to patient safety and high-quality surgical care.

Qualifications

• Assist in intraoperative procedures under physician direction.
• Aid in exposure, wound closure, and bleeding control.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team to support safe operations.

Responsibilities

Skills

Intraoperative assistance

Exposure and wound closure

Bleeding control

Education

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or CSFA or SA-C or equivalent

Certified First Assistant (CFA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

University Health System-San Antonio is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA/CSFA/CFA) to assist in intraoperative procedures under physician direction. The role focuses on providing exposure, wound closure, and bleeding control to support safe operations.

The ideal candidate has a CSA/CSFA/SA-C or equivalent certification and BLS, with five years perioperative services experience preferred. Join a team committed to patient safety and high-quality surgical care.