Surgical Technician First Assist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks an advanced Certified Surgical Assistant to support intraoperative procedures under physician supervision. The role focuses on exposure, wound closure, bleeding control, and other surgical tasks performed as a first assistant.

Current CSA/CSFA/SA-C/CFA credentials and BLS are required with five years of perioperative experience preferred; strong teamwork and patient safety are essential for optimal operative results.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited CSA, CSFA, SA-C or CFA.
• Certified First Assistant (CFA) credential preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or equivalent.
• Five years perioperative services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intraoperative procedures under physician direction.
• Provide exposure, wound closure, and bleeding control.
• Serve as first assistant during operative and invasive procedures.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team to support safe operations.

Skills

Intraoperative assistance

Bleeding control

Wound closure

Exposure assistance

Education

CSA

CSFA

SA-C

CFA

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out, under the direction of the physician(s), duties designed to assist in intraoperative procedures at University Health. This is a position for advanced allied health practitioners who provide aid in exposure, wound closure, bleeding control and other intraoperative technical functions. Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. The CFA is to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and ensure the surgeon is able to carry out a safe operation with optimal results for patients.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate from an accredited Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Surgical Assistant, Certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Certified First Assistant (CFA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Five years perioperative services experience preferred