Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Healthcare
Surgical Tech, Medical Assistant
Overview
Overview Section
Shifts Available:Variable
Employment Type:Per Diem (PD/PRN)
Hours:Variable
Location:Mission Regional Medical Center– Mission, TX
We are seeking a
Certified Surgical First Assistant(CSFA)sometimesreferred to asa 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’sactively 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.
This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.
Responsibilities Section
** In order tomove forward in this position as a Surgical First Assistyou must have obtained the credential as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
- Assistthe surgeon directly during the procedure to support safe and efficient surgical outcomes
- Provide exposure to the surgical site through retraction, suctioning, camera guidance, instrumentpositioningand tissue manipulation
- Control bleeding throughout the case by clamping, tying,cauterizingor 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 whilemaintaininga proper sterile field and anticipating the surgeon’s needs before they are requested
Qualifications Section
1. Certification in Surgical Technology/Certified First Assistant.
2. Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program.
3. Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub role, preferred.
Must be proficient in the following specialties:
Major Vascular, Thoracic, Open Heart, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider affirmation by American Heart Association.
5. Basic computer skills.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:
Employment StatusPer Diem
ShiftDays
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