Certified Surgical First Assistant
primehealthcare
Certified Surgical First Assistant
primehealthcare· Clinical Tech
About this role
Bonus Amount
$10,000Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.Overview
Department: Surgical Services Employment Type: Full-time Shift: 8-hour Day Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM On -Call: Open to conversation Location: Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides advanced intraoperative support during orthopedic and orthopedic spine surgeries, including total joint replacements, trauma, sports medicine, and spine procedures. Collaborating directly with surgeons, the STFA assists with patient positioning, sterile preparation and draping, tissue retraction, hemostasis, wound exposure, suturing, wound closure, and surgical instrumentation management while ensuring excellence in patient safety, aseptic technique, and perioperative care.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
- Assist surgeons during orthopedic, spine, trauma, sports medicine, and total joint replacement procedures.
- Prepare and maintain the sterile field, surgical instruments, and supplies.
- Perform tissue retraction, wound exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
- Assist with patient positioning, surgical site preparation, and sterile draping.
- Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure appropriate instrumentation is available throughout procedures.
- Maintain compliance with aseptic technique, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and perioperative staff to support optimal surgical outcomes.
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Certification in Surgical Technology/Certified First Assistant.
- Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program.
- Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub role, preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider affirmation by American Heart Association.
- Basic computer skills.
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Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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This Certified Surgical First Assistant role at primehealthcare is based in Kansas City, KS, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Certified Surgical First Assistant role in the Clinical Tech department at primehealthcare.
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This Certified Surgical First Assistant position at primehealthcare was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
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