Certified Surgical First Assist

adventhealth; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 Weeks)

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Ocala, Florida is seeking a Surgical First Assistant professional to support operating room teams. You will prepare suites, select instruments, assist with hemostasis, and help manage patient safety and comfort during procedures.

Requirements include BLS, and completion of accredited surgical tech programs. Preferred CSFA or SA-C credentials and 2+ years of related experience are advantageous for continuing care excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Completion of Accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant preferred or SA-C required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments and supplies based on surgeon preference.
• Assist with hemostasis, body plane closures, wound dressings, and drainage systems.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and monitor team to avoid breaks in technique.
• Assist with patient positioning and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Perform instrument/sharp counts with the circulator and participate in time-out verifications.

Skills

Surgical Suite Prep

Instruments & Equipment

Team Communication

Patient Rights & Cultural Sensitivity

Regulatory Compliance

English Proficiency

MS Office

First Assistant Experience

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma

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:

1500 SW 1ST AVE

City:

OCALA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34471

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. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Education:

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

Work Experience:

• 2+ job related experience

Additional Information:

• Preferred qualification for state of employment will be required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] AND
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Preferred] OR
• ABSA Surgical Assistant (SA - C) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$28.68 - $53.35

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.