Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Northwest Portland ASC is looking for a Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join our team!

Northwest Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is a multi-specialty, ambulatory surgical center located in the northwest section of Portland, OR. We believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service-oriented environment for all surgical procedures. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

What You Will Do (Job Summary):

Functions as a First Assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Will function as a Surgical Tech on days that a Surgical First Assistant is not needed.

• Monday-Friday work schedule!
• NO call required!
• NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO Holiday work hours!

What We Offer (based on status)

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Required Skills:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of Surgical Technician training program. Certification required by state.
• Completion of a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) program
• 2+ years Surgical Technician experience. Experience should include orthopedic and general procedures.
• CPR and ACLS accredited by AHA required
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.

Who We Are

We are part of a much larger team with United Surgical Partners International (USPI). At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.