Certified First Assist (CFA) - Transplant

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Closing Date:

10/23/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | TXPSL Kidney Acquist OP CL

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

​​The certified first assistant in a surgical operation should be a trained individual who is able to participate in and actively assist the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions. Surgical Assistants (SAs) should meet national standards and be credentialed by the appropriate local authority. These individuals are not authorized to operate independently.

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Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist school/program or two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist
• Graduate certified first assist or eligible for CFA training
• NBSTSA graduate from surgical assisting programs accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of ASA, ACS, and SASA, by CAAHEP

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Verifies all implants, supplies and special procedure equipment is available and functional. (i.e. microscope, tourniquet, etc.)

• Facilitates a cooperative team atmosphere through professional communication.

• Listens actively to surgeon, patient and team to ensure safe patient-centered care.

• Maintains awareness of patient monitoring and responds appropriately to potential complications.
• Monitors the actions immediately surrounding the sterile field ensuring that the integrity is maintained and/or corrected appropriately.
• Evaluates potential causes of surgical site infections, communicating concerns and possible corrective actions to prevent and/or treat potential contamination.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes