Certified Surgical Tech First Assist

1103 Team Member Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support operating room teams. You will prepare suites, select equipment per physician preferences, and assist with hemostasis, tissue handling, and patient positioning to ensure safe procedures.

Key requirements include foundational surgical tech skills, strong teamwork, and good English communication. The role emphasizes strict aseptic technique and adherence to safety standards across multiple procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required].
• Associate degree preferred for advanced roles.
• 2+ years of relevant surgical support experience preferred.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Sets up operating suites per physician preference cards and updates cards as instructed.
• Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on preferences.
• Achesive temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
• Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing, and drainage systems.
• Maintains aseptic technique and monitors team for breaks in technique.
• Assists with patient positioning and safety during procedures.
• Handles instruments and supports surgeon during operations.

Skills

Surgical setup

Instruments handling

Asepsis and safety

Team communication

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 1000 WATERMAN WAY City: TAVARES State: Florida Postal Code: 32778

Job Description:

• Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed.
• Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
• Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
• Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
• Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.
• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures, anticipating needs of the surgeon.
• Assists with positioning patients, using stabilizing equipment, and prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique and monitors team members to ensure no breaks in technique, including performing surgical hand scrubs and donning gowns and gloves.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator as needed.
• Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during surgical procedures, following safe medication handling and labeling policies.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, ensuring point-of-use cleaning throughout the procedure and preparing instrumentation for transport to the decontamination area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards [Required]
• Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures [Required]
• Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon [Required]
• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Previous first assistant experience related to the area of specialty [Preferred]
• Knowledge of Anatomy [Preferred]
• General knowledge of asepsis, healing, infectious disease process, surgical anatomy and physiology, safety issues, and operative techniques [Preferred]
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course [Preferred]
• Completion of Certified Surgical First Assisting Program [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 2+ relevant work experience [Preferred]

Additional Information: N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• ABSA Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C) [Required]
• OR NCCSA Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]
• OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required]
• OR NASC Assistant at Surgery – Certified (AS-C) [Required]
• OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range: $28.97 - $53.88

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.

As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit.

Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together.

Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care.

This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.