What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical First Assistant position at Oxford Surgery Center?
The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides essential intraoperative support, including exposure, hemostasis, and closure. This role requires certification from recognized agencies and a strong background in surgical technology to ensure skilled patient care.
Job Title: Certified Surgical First Assistant
Position Overview:
The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) assists surgeons during operations by providing 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 tasks to better facilitate proper patient care.
These duties are performed under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. The expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Oxford Surgery Center procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for healthcare employees.
Requirements:
Education:
A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A graduate from an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program is necessary.
Certification:
Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is required 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.
Certification must be through one of the following agencies: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), OR National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA).
Continuing education must be completed to maintain certification. Current BCLS certification is required upon hire and/or transfer.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a surgical technologist is preferred.
Benefits:
- Health and dental insurance
- Vision benefits
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Additional optional benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity:
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
