Main OR Surgical Tech First Assist - Seasonal

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Brooksville, FL seeks a Seasonal Certified Surgical Tech First Assist for the Main OR. This 13-week assignment includes day shifts (0700–1730) with on-call requirements, offering higher base pay and experience in complex surgical procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, graduation from a certified surgical technician program with first assistant training, and at least one year of surgical tech experience plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a certified surgical technician program and a recognized first assistant training program.
• At least one year experience as a surgical tech is required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Positioning and prepping patients prior to surgery, ensuring clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controlling bleeding, closing surgery sites using sutures or staples and properly dressing wounds.
• They also collaborate with doctors and other surgical team members to ensure proper post-operative care of patients

Skills

Surgical tech

First assist training

BLS certification

Clinical experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified surgical technician program

First assistant training program

Job description

Tampa General Hospital in Brooksville, FL seeks a Seasonal Certified Surgical Tech First Assist for the Main OR. This 13-week assignment includes day shifts (0700–1730) with on-call requirements, offering higher base pay and experience in complex surgical procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, graduation from a certified surgical technician program with first assistant training, and at least one year of surgical tech experience plus BLS certification.