Certified Surgical First Assistant | Day-One Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance from Day 1

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

403-B Retirement Plan

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Riverview, FL seeks a dedicated Surgical First Assistant to support the operating team. The role involves positioning patients for optimal exposure, minimizing nerve injury, and coordinating with anesthesia to maintain patient temperature during procedures.

Responsibilities include setting up surgical instruments per surgeon preferences, assisting in common procedures, and evaluating post-procedure patient status for any positioning-related issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred for surgical first assistant roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training preferred for surgical support roles.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for optimal surgical exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Pad pressure points and guard against nerve damage to prevent injury.
• Collaborate with anesthesia to maintain patient temperature.
• Utilize equipment for common positions (fracture tables, stabilizers, C-arm).
• Evaluate patients post-procedure for positioning-related damage and report to surgeon.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Assist in surgical procedures

Surgical area prep

Post-procedure evaluation

Resource/teaching ability

English communication

Physician/surgeon relationship skills

MS Office basics

Multi-specialty precepting

Education

Associate Degree (Preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent (Required)

Technical/vocational training (Preferred)

Job description

AdventHealth in Riverview, FL seeks a dedicated Surgical First Assistant to support the operating team. The role involves positioning patients for optimal exposure, minimizing nerve injury, and coordinating with anesthesia to maintain patient temperature during procedures.

Responsibilities include setting up surgical instruments per surgeon preferences, assisting in common procedures, and evaluating post-procedure patient status for any positioning-related issues.