Certified First Assist (CFSTA) – Surgical Services

Memorial Medical Center
The Certified Surgical First Assistant is an advanced Allied Health Care Practitioner that has received formal education and training through an accredited program and possesses the experience and skills needed to help the surgeon carry out a safe and successful operation with optimal results for the surgical patient. 

Job Requirements:

Minimum Education: High School graduate or equivalent.  Graduate of a surgical tech program and/or current Surgical Technologist certification.  Successful completion of an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program.  CAAHEP accreditation preferred.  

Minimum Experience:      At least two years experience in the operating room within an acute care facility required.  On-call required.  

Certification/Licensure:  Current CPR Certificate required.

Current Surgical Technician Certificate required.  Current Surgical First Assistant certification required.  
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