Surgical Technician First Assist

Retama Hospital; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Retama Hospital in Selma, TX seeks an experienced Certified First Assistant (CFA) or CSA/CSFA-qualified professional to support intraoperative procedures under physician direction. The role focuses on exposure, wound closure, bleeding control, and other intraoperative technical tasks, acting as a first assistant to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.

Candidates should have BLS and perioperative experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in intraoperative procedures including exposure, wound closure, bleeding control and other intraoperative technical functions.
• Act as a first assistant during operative and invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience and competency verification.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure the surgeon can perform a safe operation with optimal patient outcomes.

Education

CSA/CSFA/SA-C or equivalent certification

Certified First Assistant (CFA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Five years perioperative services experience preferred

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