Certified First Assistant

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon during procedures, position patients for optimal exposure, and help maintain a safe operating room environment. This role collaborates with anesthesia and nursing staff, prepares the OR, handles instruments, assists with hemostasis and wound closure, and participates in patient care before and after operations.

The position requires BLS and CSA-CSFA or equivalent certification, with 2+ years of experience

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as first assistant (preferred).
• BLS CPR certification required.
• CSA/CSFA or equivalent certification required.
• Reads/writes/speaks English.

Responsibilities

• Positions patients for optimal surgical exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Assists with hemostasis and manages clamps, cautery, and ligation.
• Prepares and maintains the surgical area and instruments.
• Assists with closure of body layers and specimen handling.
• Coordinates with anesthesia and nursing staff to regulate patient temperature and support during procedures.
• Performs postoperative checks for positioning-related complications.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Assist the surgeon in procedures

Prepare surgical area

Team communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

High School diploma

Technical/vocational training

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

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

3100 E FLETCHER AVE

City

TAMPA

State

Florida

Postal Code

33613

Job Description

• 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.
• Provides visualization of the operative site through proper placement and securing of retractors, packing with sponges, and digital manipulation of tissue.
• Assists with hemostasis by clamping, cauterizing, tying, ligating vessels, and applying hemostatic agents.
• Participates in volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques as needed.
• Assists with closure of body planes using various suturing techniques and materials as directed by the surgeon.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings and secures drainage systems to tissue.
• Prepares and maintains the surgical area, including scrubbing for procedures, setting up the operating room, and cleaning instruments and equipment post-procedure.
• Performs operative shave prep, scrub, urinary catheterization, and other patient care tasks as assigned by the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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]
• NCCSA Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required] OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required] OR ABSA Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C) [Required] OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$28.97 - $53.88

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject 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.