Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Position Summary

The surgical first assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.

• Review permit to confirm procedure and special needs, confirm procedure with surgeon
• Determine appropriate equipment needed for procedure.
• Assisting in moving and positioning of patient.
• Insert and remove Foley catheter in urinary bladder
• Draping of patient according to surgeon guidelines 
• Provide exposure, retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Completion of formal Non-Physician Surgical Assistant program, accredited by CAAHEP
  • Experience: 1 Year
  • Licensure/Certification: CFSA - Certified Surgical First Assist or CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant
  • Special Skills: Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience: One year experience as a certified surgical technician - first assist

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