At Revere Health, we believe there is a better path to healing and healthcare maintenance, and we’re working on this mission—one patient at a time. We’re a national leader in a movement called value-base care which aims to improve treatment outcomes and keep costs down. Our internal culture is one that promotes respect and consistently recognizes the impact that individual employees have on the mission of the organization.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to support our surgical team within the Women’s Center. This role provides critical intraoperative assistance to surgeons, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical procedures. The ideal candidate is experienced in perioperative care, maintains strict adherence to sterile technique, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room by ensuring all instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and functioning properly
- Assist with patient positioning, surgical site preparation, and sterile draping
- Maintain a sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique throughout procedures
- Provide intraoperative assistance under the direction of the surgeon, including:
- Tissue handling, retraction, suctioning, and exposure
- Clamping, cutting, ligating, and suturing
- Hemostasis and dissection assistance
- Trocar placement and support in minimally invasive procedures
- Assist with wound and fascial closure as directed by the surgeon
- Apply dressings, drains, splints, and bandages post-procedure
- Support perioperative patient care, including transfers and preparation for recovery
- Utilize open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical instrumentation within scope of practice
- Communicate effectively with surgeons and perioperative team members to ensure smooth procedural flow
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational standards
- Adhere to all regulatory, safety, infection control, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, training, and departmental meetings
- Perform additional duties as assigned within scope of practice
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in surgical technology or related field preferred
- Current Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential (or equivalent, as required by state law)
- Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist, Surgical First Assistant, or similar role preferred
- Demonstrated competency in surgical assisting and perioperative practices
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques
- Proficiency in sterile technique and surgical field maintenance
- Skilled in tissue handling, suturing, retraction, and hemostasis
- Ability to assist in open, minimally invasive, and robotic-assisted procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Strong communication and teamwork skills in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly during procedures
- Sound judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Basic computer and clinical documentation proficiency
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
- Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and manual dexterity required
- Ability to lift and assist with patients, equipment, or supplies (up to 50 pounds, within safety guidelines)
- Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for precise instrument handling
- Visual acuity to observe the operative field and read monitors and documentation
- Ability to hear and respond effectively to team communication and surgical environment cues