Certified Surgical First Assistant

Certified First Assistant

Join our team at Arnett Hospital where we foster a collaborative team-oriented environment dedicated to continuous growth and development. With 6 ORs at the main hospital and 6 ORs at the surgery center you'll have the opportunity to float between both locations gaining diverse experience. We offer a variety of career advancement opportunities through leadership roles PPC precepting and staffing committees. Our dynamic programs include Robotic Cardiovascular Peripheral Vascular Ortho GYN Urology and General services providing a supportive setting for professional development. A Sign On Bonus is available for qualified candidates!

This position is a day shift role working 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. On-call and Holiday required.

CSFAs provide service and support as a clinical expert before during and after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation and to maintain readiness for emergency procedures at all times. Provides first line assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards. Assists in positioning of the patient and the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens equipment instrumentation and supplies. Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons anesthesiologists registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.

Requires High School Diploma/GED. Associate's Degree preferred. Requires certification as a Certified First Assistant obtained from the NBSTSA. Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA. Requires Basic Life Support Certification. Requires the ability to resource advanced technology. Requires documentation of 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education. Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation. Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field. Requires a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

As part of an award-winning hospital system our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package which includes Competitive pay Development opportunities Tuition reimbursement Matching 401k Paid medical leave and health dental and vision insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.