Surgical First Assistant (Certified) - Day Shift + $15k Sign-On

1103 Team Member Services; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support operating teams with instrument handling, patient positioning, and aseptic technique. You will assist surgeons, set up suites, and manage supplies during procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Strong communication and English skills are essential. Required first assisting experience with surgical instrumentation, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up operating suites per surgeon preferences.
• Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies.
• Achieves hemostasis using approved techniques.
• Assists with body plane closures and wound dressings.
• Provides visualization for operative sites and manages instruments.
• Maintains aseptic technique and participates in time-out verifications.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts as needed.

Skills

Prepare surgical suites

Instruments handling

Team mindset

Read/write English

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Communication with patient/family

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate

Job description

AdventHealth in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support operating teams with instrument handling, patient positioning, and aseptic technique. You will assist surgeons, set up suites, and manage supplies during procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Strong communication and English skills are essential. Required first assisting experience with surgical instrumentation, plus BLS.