Surgical First Assistant

Ascension Health; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital in Middleburg, FL is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support the OR team.

The role focuses on patient positioning, exposure and safety during procedures, with emphasis on precise tissue handling and visibility of the surgical field. The candidate must hold BLS, plus NBSTSA or ABSA credentials within 12 months of hire; education includes a HS diploma or higher with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date or transfer date required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Surgical Assistant credentialed from NBSTSA or ABSA within 12 months of hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Expertly position and stabilize patients to optimize surgical site exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Provide clear visibility of the surgical site using retraction, tissue manipulation, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Apply advanced techniques to achieve temporary and permanent bleeding control during procedures.
• Assist with closing body planes, applying wound dressings, and securing drainage systems.
• Collaborate with the team to set up the operating room based on surgeon preferences and assist with post-case cleanup.

Skills

Surgical First Assist

BLS

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years applicable experience

Tools

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Middleburg, FL

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital

• Department: OR

• Schedule: Day shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Expertly position and stabilize patients to optimize surgical site exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.

• Provide clear visibility of the surgical site using retraction, tissue manipulation, suctioning, and irrigation.

• Apply advanced techniques to effectively achieve temporary and permanent bleeding control during procedures.

• Assist with closing body planes, applying wound dressings, and securing drainage systems.

• Collaborate with the team to set up the operating room based on surgeon preferences and assist with post-case cleanup.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following required:

• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and SurgicalAssisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Surgical First Assist Diploma

• 1 year of surgical technologist experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 31.41

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