Certified First Assistant; CSFA

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Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician First Assist (CSFA) - OR

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Days

Employer: Community Medical Center

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is an allied health professional competent in surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team. The CSFA works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon and alongside the circulating nurse as well as other members of the surgical team to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The CSFA assists with positioning of patients to give best exposure for the procedure, uses stabilizing equipment when necessary, and maximizes patient comfort and safety.

The CSFA is an expert in aseptic and sterile technique, knowledgeable of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgeon preferences to properly assist the surgeon, providing visualization of the operative site and assisting with tissue handling, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation. The CSFA utilizes appropriate techniques to achieve hemostasis, assists with wound closure, dressing application, and securing of drainage systems. The CSFA may prepare the sterile field, supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.

During the surgery, the CSFA helps with knowledge, participation, anticipation, and critical thinking.

• Completion of case carts
• Proper communication with operating room staff
• Cleaning and care of operating rooms, core, and equipment
• Decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instrumentation
• Surgeon preference card maintenance
• Supply outdates
• Weekday and weekend call coverage

Education and experience:

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through an accredited program. Certification:
National Certification as a Surgical Technologist through the NBSTSA.

• American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS, within one month of hire
• Preferred 1-year surgical technologist acute care experience
• Verbal, written, and computer skills

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email,

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities across the country. Our focus is to support patients and communities from day one to career milestones.

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our network spans multiple states and includes hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and other care sites across the healthcare continuum.