Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech & First Assistant

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Team mentorship

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assistant in Florida. The role supports the surgeon in the OR, assists with positioning, prepping, and draping, and ensures optimal visualization by retracting tissues.

You will participate in selecting equipment and controlling bleeding. The candidate should have at least 3 years as a Surgical Tech and 1 year as a Surgical First Assistant, plus BLS and CSFA certifications.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Surgical Tech and 1-year Surgical First Assistant experience.
• High School or Equivalent and Surgical Technology First Assist Certificate
• BLS certification with American Heart Association or American Red Cross and CSFA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgery and support in the operating room.
• Position, prep and drape patients for procedures.
• Provide tissue retraction for optimal visualization of the surgical site.
• Assist with selecting equipment, holding incisions open, controlling bleeding, and closing incisions.

Skills

Delegation skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Precepting

Teamwork

Independent work

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School or equivalent

Surgical Technology First Assist Certificate

Job description

BayCare Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assistant in Florida. The role supports the surgeon in the OR, assists with positioning, prepping, and draping, and ensures optimal visualization by retracting tissues.

You will participate in selecting equipment and controlling bleeding. The candidate should have at least 3 years as a Surgical Tech and 1 year as a Surgical First Assistant, plus BLS and CSFA certifications.