Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) chez Providence Medical Center

Overview:

We are seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) sometimes referred to as a Certified Surgical Tech First Assist (CST/First Assistant) or Surgical First Assistant (SFA) in our operating room. The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) works directly alongside the surgeon in the operating room, helping position and prep the patient, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting with instruments throughout the procedure. First Assistant’s actively participate in surgery by providing exposure, controlling bleeding, suturing, closing incisions, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. 

 

Shifts Available: Days  

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 8-hour shifts – 6:30am to 3:00pm; On-call requirement

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS 

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

 

** In order to move forward in this position as a Surgical First Assist, you must have obtained the credential as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).  

 

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Assist the surgeon directly during the procedure to support safe and efficient surgical outcomes 

• Provide exposure to the surgical site through retraction, suctioning, camera guidance, instrument positioning and tissue manipulation 

• Control bleeding throughout the case by clamping, tying, cauterizing or applying targeted pressure based on the surgeon’s direction 

• Perform suturing, stapling, incision closures, drain placements and apply surgical dressings at the completion of the procedure 

• Position and prep the patient for surgery while maintaining a proper sterile field and anticipating the surgeon’s needs before they are requested 
• Major concentration will be orthopedics

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience:

 

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• Certification in Surgical Technology/Certified First Assistant
• Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program
• Must be proficient in the following specialties: Orthopedics, Major Vascular, Thoracic, General Procedures
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• basic computer skills.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub role

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ 

 

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