Certified Surgical First Assistant – OR Specialist

Baycare; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

On-call compensation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BayCare in Tampa is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CSTFA) to support the surgeon during procedures, assist with positioning, prepping, draping, retraction, equipment selection and wound closure.

The role requires 3+ years as a Surgical Tech, 1 year as a Surgical First Assistant, HS or equivalent, and CSFA certification; BLS from AHA/ARC. Full-time, on-site with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• HS or equivalent required and Surgical Technology First Assist Certificate.
• CSFA certification and BLS required (AHA/ARC).
• At least 3 years as a Surgical Tech and 1 year as a Surgical First Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during procedures and in the OR.
• Position, prep, and drape patients; retract tissues for visualization.
• Assist with equipment selection, incisions, hemostasis, and closures.

Skills

Regulatory standards

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Independent work

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School or Equivalent

Surgical Technology First Assist Certificate

Job description

BayCare in Tampa is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CSTFA) to support the surgeon during procedures, assist with positioning, prepping, draping, retraction, equipment selection and wound closure.

The role requires 3+ years as a Surgical Tech, 1 year as a Surgical First Assistant, HS or equivalent, and CSFA certification; BLS from AHA/ARC. Full-time, on-site with on-call responsibilities.