Certified Surgical Tech, First Assistant PRN - OR

Fauquier Health

Certified Surgical Tech, First Assist (First Assist Surg Tech) - OR
Job Type: PRN

Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts

 

Your experience matters 

Fauquier Health is a community-focused health system committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across the region. Recognized twice as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group-the only hospital in Virginia to receive this distinction-and holding Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care, the organization continues to set a high standard for clinical excellence. The system also includes The Villa at Suffield Meadows assisted living facility and a growing network of physician practices offering services in primary care, gastroenterology, general surgery, OB/GYN, and other specialty areas. Dedicated to improving community health, Fauquier Health provides high-quality, accessible care close to home.

More about our team

Fauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive, patient-centered services, including advanced surgical care with robotics, a 24-hour Emergency Department, extensive medical imaging, and an Intensive Care Unit. The hospital offers a wide range of specialty services such as Orthopedics and Spine, a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and robotic-assisted procedures, along with a dedicated Family Birthing Center and Intermediate Care Nursery. Fauquier Health is committed to quality and excellence and holds accreditations as a Joint Commission-accredited facility, a certified Primary Stroke Center, a Center for Excellence in Joint Replacement, and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Fauquier Health Physician Services includes board-certified providers across multiple specialties, delivering high-quality, personalized care in a community-focused, small-town environment. With a growing network of clinics spanning from Culpeper to Gainesville and beyond, Fauquier Health continues to expand to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region.

 

How you'll contribute

A Certified Surgical Tech, First Assist who excels in this role:

• Assist the surgeon during procedures by providing exposure, handling tissue, suturing, and controlling bleeding 

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field, ensuring all instruments and supplies are ready and properly handled 

• Anticipate the surgeon's needs and pass instruments and materials efficiently during procedures 

• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties, including patient positioning, skin preparation, and wound dressing 

• Ensure compliance with surgical protocols, aseptic techniques, and patient safety standards

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and interact professionally with patients, clients, vendors, and other external partners 
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion 
• Maintain a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance standards, including HIPAA 
• Follow established policies, procedures, and best practices 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

 

 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking

 

 

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent), Associates Degree preferred, and Graduate of an Accredited program for Surgical Scub Technicians. Additional requirements include:

• Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required 

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) required within 7 days of hire

Experience

• One or more years of experience as a Surgical Scrub Technician with CSFA certification required
• Specific knowledge of surgical procedures required
• Extensive communication skills, team building skills, surgical assisting and instrumentation skills required

 

More about Fauquier Health
Fauquier Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

EEOC Statement

"Fauquier Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fauquier Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.