Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) – Sign-On Bonus

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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tarpon Springs, FL is seeking a qualified Surgical First Assistant to join our operating room team. You will prepare suites, select instruments per surgeon preferences, assist with hemostasis, wound dressings and drainage management.

You will work with a compassionate team to support patient rights and safety, maintain regulatory standards, and communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and staff. BLS, CSFA/CSA/SA required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Assists in setting up operating suites with surgeon-preference cards.
• Understands instruments, supplies and equipment used during procedures.
• Maintains patient rights, privacy and dignity during care.
• Keeps team informed to ensure efficient workflow in the OR.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical suites with required instruments and supplies.
• Assists with hemostasis and tissue manipulation as directed.
• Aids in wound dressing application and drainage management.
• Ensures visualization of operative sites and assists with suction and irrigation.

Skills

Instrument prep & setup

Surgical instrument knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Team communication

Patient rights awareness

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CSFA

CSA

ABSA SA

CST (preferred)

Job description

AdventHealth in Tarpon Springs, FL is seeking a qualified Surgical First Assistant to join our operating room team. You will prepare suites, select instruments per surgeon preferences, assist with hemostasis, wound dressings and drainage management.

You will work with a compassionate team to support patient rights and safety, maintain regulatory standards, and communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and staff. BLS, CSFA/CSA/SA required or preferred.