Certified Surgical First Assist; CSFA

Overview

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the CSFA also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. They perform these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.

Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Pascagoula Hospital | Full-Time | 630-3 Mon-Fri with call

2809 Denny Avenue, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581, United States

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program.

Certification: Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) at hire or, if currently employed as a Surgical Technologist, certification must be completed within six (6) months of graduation from Surgical First Assistant Program. Must be certified through one of the following agencies: NBSTSA, ABSA, or NCCSA. Required to maintain certification by completing applicable continuing education. Must complete and maintain current BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.

De-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days) and maintained at the appropriate level.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a surgical technologist preferred.

License: N/A

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent movement, travel to another facility within the SRHS service area, and safe lifting practices. Exposure to body fluids, sputum and tissues. Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers. Requires close visual acuity and the ability to focus across varying distances. Ability to be active for extended periods and to work shifts as needed.

Superior customer service skills, keyboard proficiency, and knowledge of MS Outlook and Word. Valid driver license required for travel within the SRHS service area. Must demonstrate clinical judgment and knowledge of AST process standards and the AST Scope of Practice for a Surgical First Assistant.