Certified Surgical Technician First Assist (CSTFA) - Operating Room (OR)
UHS
Summary
The Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant (CSTFA) is a specialized Tech whose practice is an extension of perioperative nursing and has acquired knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide the surgical team with assistance within the Operating Room and other similar settings.
Job description
The development of specific technical skills enables the CSTFA to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for Certified Surgical Techs without CSTFA education and training. The scope of practice includes intraoperative surgical first assisting.
Intraoperatively, the CSTFA functions interdependently with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.
The CSTFA will provide patient care for all ages and/or provide leadership and direction to the perioperative team during the Perioperative phase as needed. The CSTFA does not concurrently function as the Scrub Tech.
Requirements
- Graduate of a surgical technology program
- Graduate of an Accredited Surgical First Assisting program
- Surgical Technician certification is required
- First Assist certification required
- 3 – 5 years of operating room experience
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Educational Assistance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career development opportunities
- HealthStream online learning catalogue
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.