Certified Surgical First Assistant
Company: Parrish Medical Center
Location: Titusville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Department: Operating Room
Schedule/Status: 6:30am-5:00pm; Full Time Standard Hours/Week: 40
General Description: Under the general supervision of the OR
Manager and under the direct supervision of the Surgery Clinical
Coordinator and the OR Registered Nurse, the Certified Surgical
First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and
other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon
carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
The Certified Surgical First Assistant performs these functions
during the operation under the direction and supervision of the
surgeon. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice
and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare. Key Responsibilities:
Functions as a member of the surgical team for invasive and
non-invasive procedures, maintains the integrity of the sterile
field, provides for safe handling and labeling of medications and
other solutions, monitors the field to provide for completion of
accurate needle, sponge and instrument counts. Assembles and opens
supplies and equipment, prepares the OR suite for invasive and
non-invasive procedures and anticipates variations of case specific
supply needs. Provides for safe handling of equipment/instruments
to minimize damage. Provides for timely room turnover, including
cleansing of the surgical site, application of dressings,
instrument breakdown and room decontamination. Assists with patient
positioning, patient transport and assists with direct patient care
as appropriate. Participates as a member of the emergency surgical
team and responds to C-section call within 20 minutes from
notification and OR call within 30 minutes from notification.
Maintains accuracy of specialty instrument sets, restocks specialty
carts and provides updates of physician preference cards. Maintains
safe handling of equipment to prevent damage and loss. Marks and
reports on broken/damaged instruments for replacement. Participates
in preparation for cases, including pulling supplies and specialty
equipment. Demonstrates a full knowledge of surgical procedures and
functions as a member of specialty team. Participates in Quality
Monitoring/Performance Improvement. Mentors and teaches surgical
technician and first assistant students and orientees. Assists with
in-services and education for the perioperative team. Provides
visualization of the operative site by the following: retractors,
sponge packing, digital tissue manipulation, suctioning,
irrigating, sponging, and/or manipulation of suture materials.
Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body
planes. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
Participates in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as
appropriate. Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned. Knows fire,
disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to
the work area. Requirements: Formal Education: Graduate from
surgical assisting programs accredited through ARC/STSA, NBCSTSA or
CAAHEP. Work Experience: 1 year to Required Licenses,
Certifications, Registrations: Certified Surgical First Assistant
(CSFA) certification required. BLS through The American Heart
Association required. Full Time Benefits: Eligible to participate
in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including: Benefits Start on
Day 1 Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance EAP, Flex Spending,
Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits Annual Accrual of
152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
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