Surgical First Assistant (RNFA) – Robotics & Ortho

Oro Valley Hospital; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Licensure renewal reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Oro Valley Hospital is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons before, during, and after procedures. The role includes scrubbing and circulating duties within a six-orchestra OR environment that emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.

Candidates must complete an Accredited Surgical First Assistant program and hold applicable certifications (RNFA/CFA/CSA) with BLS and CNOR where required. Prior OR experience is essential, with preference for First Assistant experience and Arizona

Qualifications

• Completed Accredited Surgical First Assistant program (RNFA, CFA or CSA) and certification.
• Two years OR experience as Surgical Tech or RN.
• One year First Assistant experience preferred.
• BLS, CNOR and current RN license or equivalent credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing rooms with instruments, sutures, and equipment.
• Open sterile supplies and maintain sterile technique.
• Position, prep, and drape patients for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team during operations and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Retract tissue, expose the operative field, maintain homeostasis, and assist in closures.

Skills

Two years OR experience

First Assistant experience

BLS Certification

CNOR Certification

RN License

Education

Accredited Surgical First Assistant program

Job description

Oro Valley Hospital is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons before, during, and after procedures. The role includes scrubbing and circulating duties within a six-orchestra OR environment that emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.

Candidates must complete an Accredited Surgical First Assistant program and hold applicable certifications (RNFA/CFA/CSA) with BLS and CNOR where required. Prior OR experience is essential, with preference for First Assistant experience and Arizona