Certified First Assistant

1103 Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off from Day One

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Surgical First Assistant to position patients for optimal exposure and ensure comfort and safety. They will protect against nerve damage, work with anesthesia to maintain temperature, and assist with equipment like tables and retractors.

The role includes hemostasis, tissue handling, closure of body planes, wound dressings, and preparation of the OR. Certifications and adherence to standards are required, with a focus on team-first care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and ability to assist in surgical procedures.
• Prepares and maintains the surgical area and supports optimal patient care.
• Able to read, write and speak conversational English; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for exposure and assist with hemostasis and tissue handling.
• Assist with closures, wound dressings, and drainage setups.
• Scrub for procedures, prep OR, and ensure instruments and equipment are ready.

Skills

Anatomy

Surgical procedures

Surgical area prep

Patient care

Resource person

Precept multiple specialties

Surgical suites prep

Team mindset

Cultural sensitivity

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

2+ specialties (preferred)

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training

Tools

None specified

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: 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 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.