Certified Surgical First Assistant; CSFA

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Full Time

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They possess expertise in sterile and aseptic technique and combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Department: SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Pay Grade: 119

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course or certified surgical assistant

• Five years CST experience required (10,400 hours) or evidence of two years of experience functioning in a first assist role

• Virginia State license required prior to employment (if working in Virginia)
• Certified as a Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required
• Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
• Completion of an approved first assistant program or within 24 months of hire date required
• All CSFAs must be credentialed to work at the hospital where their work is performed
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required. New hires must have AHA certification prior to completion of orientation

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed for age group care
• Demonstrates ability to provide exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient
• Demonstrates ability to perform diversified roles, services or functions

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U:
  An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development
• Discounts to on‑campus dining and more

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