Certified First Assist

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Riverview, FL is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons during procedures, position patients safely, and protect against nerve injury. You will prepare the surgical area, collaborate with anesthesia, and utilize positioning equipment to ensure optimal exposure and patient comfort.

The role requires BLS, CSFA, CSA, and OR ABSA certifications, with 2+ years as a first assistant preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Anatomy (Required).
• Assist the surgeon in the Surgical Procedures (Required).
• Prepares and maintains surgical area (Required).
• Performs technical responsibilities for optimal patient care (Required).
• Serves as a resource person (Required).
• Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties (Required).
• Ability to prepare surgical suites with instruments, resources, and supplies per surgeon cards (Required).
• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality (Required).
• Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and cultural/spiritual values (Required).
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards (Required).
• Ability to communicate with patients and families and health care professionals (Required).
• Read/write/speak conversational English (Required).
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Required).
• Proficient in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Positions patients for optimal surgical exposure while ensuring comfort and safety (≤140 chars).
• Pads pressure points and guards against nerve damage to prevent injury (≤140 chars).
• Collaborates with anesthesia to maintain patient temperature within the desired range (≤140 chars).
• Uses equipment for common surgical positions (≤140 chars).
• Evaluates patients post-procedure for positioning-related damage and reports to the surgeon (≤140 chars).

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical assistance

Patient care

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 9330 US HIGHWAY 301 S City: RIVERVIEW State: Florida Postal Code: 33578

Job Description:

• Up to $10K Sign on Bonus (if eligible)
• Up to $10K Relocation Bonus (if eligible)
• Positions patients for optimal surgical exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Pads pressure points and guards against nerve damage to prevent injury.
• Collaborates with anesthesia personnel to maintain the patient's temperature within the desired range.
• Utilizes equipment necessary for common surgical positions, including fracture tables, head and body stabilizers, and C-arm extensions.
• Evaluates patients post-procedure for any positioning-related damage and reports abnormalities to the surgeon.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Anatomy [Required]
• Assist the surgeon in the Surgical Procedures [Required]
• Prepares and maintains surgical area [Required]
• Performs technical responsibilities for optimal patient care [Required]
• Serves as a resource person [Required]
• Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties [Required]
• Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards [Required]
• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Proficient in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as first assistant [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required]
• OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]
• OR ABSA Surgical Assistant (SA) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range: $28.97 - $53.88

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.