Certified First Assistant jobs

SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT

Covenant Health · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Full-time

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SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT

Covenant Health · Posted Nov 6, 2026

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Full-time

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Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist PRN

Franciscan Health · Posted Nov 5, 2026

Open

Dyer, Indiana, United States
On-site
Temporary
1+ years

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The First Assist Certified Surgical Technologist (CST FA) supports perioperative services by preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and providing technical assistance during surgical procedures including hemostasis and wound closure.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by obtaining appropriate instruments, supplies, equipment, and appropriate records for specific surgical procedures
Open surgical supplies/equipment, clean and prepare instruments for sterilization process and restock pre-operative carts
Perform retractor placement and manipulation, and management of instruments in the operative field to prevent obstruction of the surgeon’s view
Anticipate exposure needs based on knowledge of the surgeon’s preference, procedure, and anatomical structures
Provide postoperative assistance by selecting and applying appropriate dressings, securing drainage systems, conducting room turnover

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program
Nice to have: 1 year Surgery Experience

Skills

Certified First Assistant (CFA)Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist

Franciscan Health · Posted Nov 5, 2026

Open

Dyer, Indiana, United States
1+ years

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Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CST FA) supporting perioperative services by preparing operating rooms, assisting surgeons, and performing technical functions during procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures
Open surgical supplies/equipment, clean and prepare instruments for sterilization
Perform retractor placement and manipulation to maintain surgical field
Assist in wound closure and suturing, apply skin staples
Provide postoperative assistance including dressing application and patient transport to PACU

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program
Nice to have: 1 year Surgery Experience

Skills

Surgical Technologist Certified First Assistant (CFA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Instrument preparation Wound closure Suturing

Registered Nurse - First Assist (SR)

BJC HealthCare · Posted Nov 3, 2026

Open

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Senior
2–5 years

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Responsibilities

Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s)
Pre‑operatively performs a focused nursing assessment
Analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes
Monitors patient response and modifies plan of care

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Nice to have: 5-10 years experience

Skills

RNFA certification RN Certified Nurse OR (CNOR)Certified First Assistant

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Legal services
Disability insurance
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match

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