Certified Surgical First Assistant — Day Shift

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks a Surgical Assistant to support operative procedures and patient care. This role involves positioning, instrumentation, and collaboration with anesthesia to ensure safe, efficient surgeries.

The position requires anatomy knowledge, ability to assist surgeons, and proficiency in English. Prior OR experience is preferred; salary is competitive with benefits. Join a dedicated team delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• Anatomy knowledge required.
• Assist the surgeon in surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain surgical areas.
• Perform technical tasks for patient care quality.
• Read, speak and write English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Positions patients for optimal surgical exposure and safety.
• Pads pressure points and guards against nerve injury.
• Collaborates with anesthesia to regulate patient temperature.
• Uses surgical equipment like tables, stabilizers, and C-arm extensions.
• Assists with hemostasis and tissue handling during procedures.
• Cleans and prepares surgical instruments and OR after procedures.
• Preps shave, scrub, catheterization, and other patient tasks as directed.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

English communication

MS Office

Education

Associate

High School Diploma

Technical/Vocational School

Job description

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks a Surgical Assistant to support operative procedures and patient care. This role involves positioning, instrumentation, and collaboration with anesthesia to ensure safe, efficient surgeries.

The position requires anatomy knowledge, ability to assist surgeons, and proficiency in English. Prior OR experience is preferred; salary is competitive with benefits. Join a dedicated team delivering quality care.