Certified Surgical First Assist - Surgery (PRN)

Flowers Hospital - Caring for you as Family

Status: PRN

Shift: Variable

Job Summary: The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in the Surgery Department is a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), an unlicensed member of the surgical team, who scrubs and/or assists during surgical procedures. This position functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CSFA functions as a CST by providing direct and indirect patient care, for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric by assisting in the preparation of the patient and environment for the performance of surgical procedures. It is the CST's responsibility to know the Surgeon's routine and preferences. In the CSFA role, the CSFA is responsible for providing assistance to surgeon during procedures, performing specialty tasks under direct supervision and guidance of the surgeon, functioning in the intraoperative role of scrub person in a variety of specialties and assisting in providing care to patients of all ages undergoing a surgical procedure.

Qualifications:

• Completion of CSFA clinicals and successful completion of CSFA exam
• Documented proficiency in the intraoperative practice
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a CST
• Experience in a variety of surgical procedures within several surgical specialties
• National certification as Certified Surgical Technologist
• CSFA certification
• Current BLS from the AHA or ARC

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

About us: Flowers Hospital is a 235-bed healthcare facility offering inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care for the Wiregrass community. We believe in the power of people to create great care. Our mission statement of ‘Caring for you as Family’ is something we take to heart when caring for our community. Flowers Hospital was opened in 1950 by Dr. Paul Flowers serving as our lead example in caring for others. Today we are 1,350 healthcare professionals strong. We are a major referral center for the Tri-State area of south Alabama, southwest Georgia and northwest Florida. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Employee Benefits:

• Health Benefits with BCBS of Alabama - Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time off ( increases with years of service)
• EIB (Sick Time)
• Company paid life insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Scheduling
• Comprehensive Orientation Program
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
• C-NBSTSA Cert Surg Tech
• C-NBSTSA-CSFA