Ardent Health Services

Certified Surgical First Assistant/ CSFA

Ardent Health Services$70K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and First Assistant program.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
  • Expertise in sterilization techniques and operating room instrumentation.
  • Minimum of two years of experience as an OR Scrub Technician.
  • Certification as a Surgical Technician and CSFA required.
  • BLS certification is mandatory within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provide intraoperative assistance in exposure, hemostasis, and closure.
  • Perform preoperative setup and postoperative breakdown of the operating room.
  • Exhibit expert knowledge of sterile techniques and instrumentation.
  • Assist the surgeon directly during procedures under supervision.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, laws, and regulations.

Benefits

  • Full-time day shift position.
  • Position located in Albuquerque, NM.
  • Work in a diverse surgical environment, including ENT, bariatric, and orthopedic services.
  • Growing facility with opportunities for professional development.
  • Involvement in a supportive team dedicated to patient care.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Albuquerque, NM.

Get to Know Your Team:
  • Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque's Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), bariatric, and orthopedic service lines.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

  • Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon be more efficient in the operating room with optimal results for the patient.
  • In addition to intraoperative duties, the Surgical First Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate efficiency in the operating room (pre-op setup and post-op breakdown of the operating room).
  • Demonstrates expert knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup, including sterilization methods and verification.
  • The Surgical First Assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
  • Certification from a recognized First Assistant Program is required.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:
  • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program and completion of a recognized Surgical First Assistant program.
  • Anatomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment knowledge.
  • Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies; medical terminology.
  • Two years OR Scrub Technician experience
  • Certified Surgical Technician, Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA)
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

About Ardent Health Services

Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the United States. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Ardent Health Services is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to patients and their families. The company's mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves by providing compassionate, personalized care.
Learn more about Ardent Health Services
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1993

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