Summary

The CSFA is a Certified Surgical First Assistant who works in collaboration with the surgeon and health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.  The CSFA must have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of CSFA clinical practice.  Intraoperatively, the CSFA is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision at all times and does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.  This position does have call requirements.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate from a surgical assisting program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Minimum Experience: Two years of surgical technologist experience and successful completion of an accredited CSFA program.

Preferred Experience:  Documentation of 100 hours of clinical experience as an CSFA. Documentation of continuing education in first-assist related topics.  Participation in a professional organization.

Certifications Required: CSFA, BLS