Surgical Technician First Assist

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

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