Certified Surgical First Assistant

Job Title: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) - OR
Job Type: FT

$15,000.00 commitment-incentive bonus

Schedule: Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday Call Rotation

Your experience matters: Community Medical Center

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Qualifications and requirements: POSITION SUMMARY & PRIMARY DUTIES: 

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is an allied health professional competent in surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team.  The CSFA works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon and alongside the circulating nurse and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), as well as other members of the surgical team, to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. 

The CSFA is an expert in theory and application of aseptic and sterile techniques, knowledgeable of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgeon preferences to properly assist the surgeon, providing visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, participation, anticipation, and critical thinking. The CSFA assists with patient positioning, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.

The CSFA utilizes appropriate techniques to manipulate tissues for retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation, insert foley catheters, apply tourniquets, achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis, inject local anesthetics, insert trocars, operate drills and saws, assist with body plane closures, splints, and casts, secure drainage systems, and apply wound dressings.

Responsibilities:

• Completion of case carts
• Proper communication with operating room staff
• Operating room set up 
• Cleaning and care of operating rooms, core, and equipment
• Supply outdates
• Weekday, weekend, and holiday call coverage

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities assigned with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education: 

• Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through an accredited Surgical Technology program

Required Certification(s): 

• National Certification as a Surgical First Assistant through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS, within one month of hire

Minimum Work Experience: 

• Preferred 1 Year CSFA acute care experience 

Required Skills:

• Verbal, written, and computer skills 
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Take appropriate action in a stressful environment

What do we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, [email protected], or connect with me!

About Us
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities across the country. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters

EEOC Statement
“Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”