Surgical First Assistant (RNFA/CST) — Fast-Paced OR Benefits

Gateway Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑m

Paid time off

Illinois Paid Leave

Floating holiday after 90 days

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL, is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our Surgical Services team. This full-time, dayshift role supports surgeons and the surgical team throughout operative procedures, promoting patient safety and quality care.

The successful candidate will have relevant OR experience, BLS, and credentials (CST or RNFA preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Current CST certification required
• Surgical First Assistant or RNFA credentials preferred or required based on duties
• Previous operating room experience required
• Current BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first assistant during surgical procedures within scope and privileges
• Assist surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, suturing and wound closure
• Prepare operating room including instruments, supplies, and sterile fields
• Maintain strict sterile technique throughout procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and provide instruments and equipment
• Assist with surgical counts and patient positioning
• Assist with specimen handling and documentation
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia staff and other team members
• Assist with postoperative care and transition of care as appropriate
• Adhere to infection prevention and safety requirements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

First assist duties

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

RN First Assistant RNFA credentials

Tools

BLS

Job description

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL, is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our Surgical Services team. This full-time, dayshift role supports surgeons and the surgical team throughout operative procedures, promoting patient safety and quality care.

The successful candidate will have relevant OR experience, BLS, and credentials (CST or RNFA preferred).