CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST

Job Description

Job Description

About Legent Health

At Legent Health , our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is a hands-on working role, assisting the Surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative duties and procedures. This role includes daily management of staff and direct reports.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

PREOPERATIVE:

• Facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon’s preference, patient’s anatomical and physiological limits and surgical procedure(s) to be performed.
• A preoperative introduction visit may be done to assess the surgical site to better aid in positioning.
• Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient to include but not limited to: foley catheter placement, tourniquet application placement of intravenous catheters, cricoid presser application and other procedures, as needed.

INTRAOPERATIVE:

• Performs specific tasks according to surgeon’s preference, utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostat is by means of injection, manual and topical methods and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues.
• Aides in implanting, securing and/or removal of devices and drains, applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.

POSTOPERATIVE:

• Applies any other specific dressing material such as splints or casts, assesses skin integrity.
• Assists in transfer of the patient and follows the patient to recover, if needed or directed by the surgeon.

SPECIALTY PROCEDURES:

• Surgical Assistants having appropriate training also performs under surgeon supervision, including but not limited to vein and graft harvesting and graft and implant preparation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and hospital policies.
• Assist with the managing and scheduling of other Allied Health Professionals based on the needs of the hospital.
• Develop and market the Allied Health Professional –First Assist program for Legent Orthopedic and Spine.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in surgical technology from an approved, accredited surgical technology program.
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) licensure or certification as a surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or similar professional.
• Licensed as a Surgical Assistant through the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, OR
• Certified by the American Board of Surgical Assistants or the National Surgical Assistant Association, OR
• Licensed healthcare professional specifically trained by responsible surgeon under whose supervision this assistant will practice.
• CPR certification.
• Several years of experience in operating room assisting (often must be completed within the last 3-5 years).
• Completion of practicum with a minimum of 300 cases.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.

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