Certified First Assistant PRN CVOR

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures at AdventHealth Tampa. The role involves preparing surgical areas, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety through effective technical support. This position offers the chance to be part of a leading healthcare team recognized for its exceptional care and innovative techniques.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Four years' experience as a Surgical Technologist prior to CFA.
• Certification as a First Assistant from NBSTA, ABSA, or NCCSA.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the surgical area.
• Assist the physician during procedures.
• Support RN in technical functions related to patient care.

Skills

Patient Positioning

Visualization Techniques

Hemostasis Techniques

Volume Replacement Techniques

Closure Techniques

Education

High School education or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technology Course

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

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.

Schedule: PRN

Shift : Days

Location: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Tampa

• AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
• Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
• Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
• Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.

The role you’ll contribute:

Prepares and maintains the surgical area, scrubs and is first assistant to the physician during procedures, assists the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR and assists in the training of others and functions as a resource within the department

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Positioning the patient
• Providing visualization of the operative site
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis
• Participating in volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques as appropriate
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School education or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course.
• Four years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist prior to CFA
• Certification as a First Assistant by one of following:
  • National Board of Surgical Technician and Surgical Assistant (NBSTA) or
  • American Board of Surgical Assistant. (ABSA) or
  • National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistant (NCCSA)
• American Heart Association BLS