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Certified Surgical First Assistant - OR - PRN

Tenet Health · Employer

General Surgery Goodyear, AZ Per-Diem Ambulatory-Surgery
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Abrazo West Campus Hospital in Goodyear, Arizona is recruiting a PRN Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) to join its operating room team at a 200-bed acute care facility recognized for advanced surgical services across the West Valley. This role offers hands-on first-assist responsibilities across a high-acuity surgical program that includes the da Vinci Xi robotic platform, a Level I Trauma Center, and orthopedic, cardiovascular, and obstetric service lines. PRN flexibility makes this an ideal fit for an experienced CSFA seeking supplemental OR work in a technology-forward, collaborative environment.

Perks and Benefits

  • PRN / per diem employment status with flexible scheduling
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance

Practice Highlights

  • 200-bed acute care hospital serving the West Valley communities of the greater Phoenix area
  • Level I Trauma Center with full-spectrum surgical acuity
  • da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platform — one of the most advanced minimally invasive systems available
  • Loop-X intraoperative imaging system supporting spine and orthopedic procedures
  • Active service lines include orthopedics, obstetrics, cardiovascular surgery, and general/robotic surgery
  • First assistant scope includes surgical site incision, tissue exposure and retraction, hemostasis (injection, manual, topical, and energy-based methods), tissue manipulation and dissection, implant and drain management, and wound dressing application
  • Pre-operative responsibilities include permit review, procedure confirmation with the attending surgeon, equipment selection, patient positioning, Foley catheter insertion/removal, and sterile draping per surgeon preference
  • Collaborative OR environment with surgeon-specific preference protocols and a team committed to patient safety and outcomes

Qualifications

  • Active CFSA (Certified Surgical First Assist) or CSA (Certified Surgical Assistant) credential required
  • Completion of a formal Non-Physician Surgical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP required
  • Minimum one year of surgical first-assist experience required
  • Preferred: one year of experience specifically as a certified surgical technician — first assist
  • Excellent communication and critical thinking skills essential to the role
  • Ability to function independently and in collaboration with surgeons across multiple service lines

About the Community

Goodyear is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Phoenix metropolitan area, offering a high quality of life with a lower cost of living than many comparable Sun Belt markets. Residents enjoy year-round sunshine, access to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, spring training baseball, and a rapidly expanding dining and retail scene. Top-rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy freeway access to downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor International Airport make Goodyear an attractive destination for healthcare professionals at any career stage.