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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for csfa in California is $131,704.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $178,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is a healthcare professional who works alongside surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members to assist during operations. Their duties include providing exposure, handling instruments, controlling bleeding, and suturing wounds. CSFAs play a critical role in ensuring surgeries run smoothly and safely. They typically work in hospitals, outpatient centers, or specialty surgical practices. Certification is required, which involves completing an accredited program and passing an exam.

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To thrive as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), you need in-depth knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy, and aseptic techniques, typically supported by completion of an accredited surgical assisting program and CSFA certification. Familiarity with surgical instruments, operating room protocols, and patient monitoring systems is essential. Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability under pressure are vital soft skills for this fast-paced environment. Mastery of these skills ensures patient safety, efficient surgical procedures, and effective collaboration with surgeons and operating room staff.

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A typical workday for a CSFA involves preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon during procedures by handling instruments, controlling bleeding, and suturing, as well as ensuring patient safety throughout the surgery. CSFAs collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to provide seamless care before, during, and after procedures. The workflow can include reviewing patient charts, participating in preoperative briefings, and assisting with post-operative care or documentation. This role requires the ability to handle high-pressure situations, adapt to varying surgical specialties, and work efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Infographic showing various Csfa job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $131,704 per year, or $63.3 per hour.

Surgical Tech II - Surgery - Sharp Chula Vista - 8 Hour Variable Shift - Full Time - Eligible for $5

Sharp HealthCare

Chula Vista, CA • On-site

$34.17 - $44.09/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Sharp HealthCare rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 102 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Hours:
Shift Start Time:
Variable
Shift End Time:
Variable
AWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
On-Call Required:
Yes
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$34.170 - $44.090 - $49.370
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.
This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 01/29/26 to 02/06/26 The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.
What You Will Do
Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring the operating room environment is safe, that equipment is functioning properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist that applies clinical expertise in the roles of scrub surgical technologist.
Required Qualifications
  • 3 Years Experience as a surgical technologist in a hospital setting.
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
  • Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistants (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT), TS-C (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing -REQUIRED

Other Qualification Requirements
  • Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited program is required (e.g. Certified Surgical Technologists (CST), or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), or Tech in Surgery-Certified (NCCT)).

Essential Functions
  • Clinical practice
    Accountable for instrument trays to match the instrument list provided in the tray. Need to escalate when incomplete.
    Update surgeon's preference card per entity specific process.
    Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
    Scrubs, gowns and gloves.
    Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure.
    Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to operation and before incision is closed.
    Complies with all count policies and procedure.
    Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
    Helps in draping sterile field.
    Passes instruments etc. to surgeon during procedure.
    Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
    Cleans and prepares instruments for decontamination when needed.
    Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room.
    Assists in prepping room for the next patient when needed.
  • Problem resolution
    Identifies any deviation from expected procedure/policy.
    Reports any patient safety issues.
    Identities problems and takes appropriate action, without prompting to accomplish department objectives and improved quality of care.
    Participates in teaching.
    Role models the Sharp Experience.
    An active team member (i.e. works additional shifts or different shifts as appropriate).
  • Professional development
    Is an expert in the performance and demonstrated mentorship in at least 2 specialties(i.e. spine, total joint, cardiac) and/or mentors and performs in at least 1 specialty.
    Builds relationships with clinical staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members to facilitate patient and organizational outcomes.
    Participates in professionals organization.
    Enhances own professional growth through self-evaluation and setting and meeting own developmental goals.
    Serves as a preceptor for new surgical technologists and/or student surgical technologists.
    Exhibits the characteristics of moral integrity, honesty, surgical conscience and a commitment to upholding the highest principles of patient safety in the operating room.
    Promote and contribute to the enhancement of quality care for the surgical patient.
  • Quality care
    Demonstrates knowledge of procedure by anticipating needs prior and during each case (i.e. assists with dressing and/or cast application at the end of the procedure).
    Picks cases using physician preference card.
    Consistently fulfills commitments for additional responsibilities.
    Does not require direction to fulfill responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • A clinical expert in theory and the application of sterile and aseptic technique.
  • An expert in performance and demonstrated mentorship in at least 2 specialties and/or mentors and performs in at least 1 specialty.

$5,000 New Hire Sign On Incentive Eligibility Requirements:
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
  • Current Sharp employees
  • Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare

To remain eligible for your sign on incentive the following criteria must be met:
  • Must remain in original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in offer letter)
  • Must remain in original department/specialty.
  • Must remain in original Job Title
  • Transfers to a non-bonus eligible department or position may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus.

Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility:
  • Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.
  • External referrals only
  • If referring a former Sharp employee - must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp HealthCare at the time of the referral

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Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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Sharp HealthCare is a leading healthcare organization based in San Diego, CA, in the US. Founded in 1955, it serves as a critical part of the California healthcare industry, providing a wide range of medical services. The company owns and operates several hospitals, medical groups, and health plans, offering comprehensive healthcare solutions to the residents of San Diego County. The organization's mission is to improve the health of those it serves with a commitment to excellence in all that it does. This commitment is driven by its core values, dubbed "The Sharp Experience," which emphasizes understanding, empathy, and respect towards every individual.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1955

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