CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN FIRST ASSIST (CSTFA)- Operating Room (OR)

Socket.dev; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, FL seeks a Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant for a full-time day shift. The CSTFA will support the surgical team in the operating room and lead perioperative activities as needed to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The position emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and ongoing professional growth within a community hospital setting that values safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technology program.
• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical First Assisting program.
• Surgical Technician certification is required.
• First Assist certification required.
• 3–5 years of operating room experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative first assisting and support to the surgeon.
• Assist the surgical team in the operating room to ensure patient safety.
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork in the perioperative setting.

Skills

Operating room experience (3–5 years)

Intraoperative first assisting

Education

Surgical technology program

Accredited Surgical First Assisting program

Surgical Technician certification

First Assist certification

Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Certified Surgical Tech First Assist Opportunity- Full-Time

This is a Full-Time, 40 hour a week Day shift opportunity.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards:

• Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
• Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

If our core standards inspire you, Wellington Regional Medical Center is a place where your career can grow.

Here, safety is more than a priority—it’s our guiding value, and we’re committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what’s right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Join us and become part of a community committed to excellence where caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do.

To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL

As a Wellington Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Educational Assistance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

What do our current employees value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Wellington Regional Medical Center is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of employees and leaders who routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

The Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant (CSTFA) is a specialized Tech whose practice is an extension of perioperative nursing and has acquired knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide the surgical team with assistance within the Operating Room and other similar settings. The development of specific technical skills enables the CSTFA to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for Certified Surgical Techs without CSTFA education and training. The scope of practice includes intraoperative surgical first assisting. Intraoperatively, the CSTFA functions interdependently with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient. The CSTFA will provide patient care for all ages and/or provide leadership and direction to the perioperative team during the Perioperative phase as needed. The CSTFA does not concurrently function as the Scrub Tech.

• Graduate of a surgical technology program
• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical First Assisting program
• Surgical Technician certification is required
• First Assist certification required
• 3 – 5 years of operating room experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.