Certified Surgical First Assistant

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider where your skills as a Surgical First Assistant will contribute to the success of surgical operations. This role involves providing critical support to surgeons, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with the operating room team to facilitate efficient procedures. You will play a vital part in enhancing patient care and outcomes, while also benefiting from a range of perks, including paid days off and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical assistance and patient care in operating room settings.
• Knowledge of hemostasis techniques and wound dressing applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and closure during operations.
• Prepare operating suites and ensure timely room turnover.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Care

Operating Room Collaboration

Hemostasis Techniques

Wound Dressing Applications

Education

Certification as Surgical First Assistant

Relevant Healthcare Degree

Tools

Surgical Equipment

Physician Preference Cards

Job description

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

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• 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: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)

• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care)

• GWTG Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement, 2020 (American Heart Association)

• One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)

• One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Centers, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)

• One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)

• One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Women’s Choice Award)

• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)

• Leapfrog Top General Hospital, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)

• US News & World Reports High Performing Hospital CHF & COPD (2019-2020)

• America's 250 Best Hospital's Award (2021) (Healthgrades)

The role you’ll contribute:

The Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The Surgical First Assistant also performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. These functions are performed during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Collaborates as part of the OR team to ensure efficient and timely room set up and turnover.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

1. Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites. May update and route cards appropriately, when instructed.

2. Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies, based on physician's preference.

3. Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis by applying appropriate techniques.

4. Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.

5. Positions patients appropriately, uses stabilizing equipment when necessary, and prioritizes patient comfort and safety.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.