Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - General Surgery

Lifepoint Health • Lake Havasu City, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At Havasu Regional Medical Center, your skills, your voice, and your well-being
truly matter. Here, you’re more than an employee – you’re a vital member of a
team committed to making communities healthier every day. As a Surgical Tech,
you’ll partner closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to
deliver safe, compassionate care in a collaborative, patient-centered
environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of surgical technology experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and sound, timely decision-making.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a high-performing team with minimal supervision.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-acuity, and sometimes stressful environment while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Total Joint procedures (hip, knee, and shoulder), Neuro Spine, robotic cases for General Surgery and OB, and cystoscopies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by setting up instruments, equipment, sterile solutions, and supplies before procedures.
• Help prepare patients for surgery, including positioning and ensuring the surgical site is properly prepped.
• Maintain a sterile field at all times and uphold the highest standards of aseptic technique to prevent infection.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs, passing instruments and supplies efficiently and safely throughout the procedure.
• Assist with tasks such as holding retractors, cutting sutures, handling specimens, and applying dressings as directed.
• Participate in pre‑ and post‑procedure counts, room turnover, cleaning, and restocking to keep cases running smoothly.
• Support our culture of safety, quality, and teamwork while providing age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.
• Set up the operating room and organize the sterile table with instruments, equipment, linens, and solutions prior to surgery.
• Check, adjust, and operate equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic devices.
• Maintain necessary supplies of fluids (e.g., saline, blood products, glucose solutions) for use during procedures.
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery, including skin prep at the incision site, positioning on the table, and applying sterile drapes.
• Perform surgical scrub, don sterile attire, and work within the sterile field to handle instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs, passing instruments and providing sterile items in a timely, efficient manner.
• Prepare, care for, and properly label and handle specimens for laboratory analysis, assist with retraction, cut sutures, and apply dressings as directed.
• Clean, restock, and prepare the operating room for subsequent cases, helping to ensure a safe and ready environment.
• Adhere to Joint Commission standards and hospital policies and participate in required in‑service and ongoing education.
• Provide age-appropriate care and support a respectful, inclusive environment for patients, families, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, including life, accident, and critical illness coverage, employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) with matching to support your financial future.
• Employee Assistance Program resources for mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development, education, and growth opportunities within Havasu Regional Medical Center and the broader Lifepoint Health network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED