Job Title: Certified Surgical First Assistant

Position 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 Oxford Surgery Center procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements:

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: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), OR National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA).
Required to maintain certification by completing applicable continuing education.

Must complete and maintain current BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.

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

For Benefit Eligible Roles, Standard Benefits include:

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.

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