Certified Surgical First Assistant / CSFA

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Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Labor and Delivery, Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace Women’s Hospital has 173 licensed beds, including a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state, recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

• Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help thesurgeonbe more efficient in the operating roomwith optimal results for the patient.
• In addition tointraoperative duties, the SurgicalFirst Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperativeduties to better facilitate efficiency in the operating room (pre-op setup and post-op breakdown of the operating room).
• Demonstrates expert knowledgeof sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup,including sterilization methodsand verification.
• The SurgicalFirst Assistant performs thesefunctions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.Certification from a recognized First Assistant Program is required.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Completionof an accredited Surgical Technology programand completion of a recognized Surgical First Assistant program.
• Anatomy and Physiology, sterile technique, medical terminology, instrumentation, and medical equipment knowledge.
• Competencies: Sterilization techniques; Operating Room instruments and supplies; medical terminology;Excellent Critical thinking skills.
• Two years ORScrub Technicianexperience.
• Certified Surgical Technician,Certified SurgicalFirstAssistantCertification (CSFA).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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