Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) – Sign-On & Relocation Included

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Riverview, FL is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons during procedures, position patients safely, and protect against nerve injury. You will prepare the surgical area, collaborate with anesthesia, and utilize positioning equipment to ensure optimal exposure and patient comfort.

The role requires BLS, CSFA, CSA, and OR ABSA certifications, with 2+ years as a first assistant preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Anatomy (Required).
• Assist the surgeon in the Surgical Procedures (Required).
• Prepares and maintains surgical area (Required).
• Performs technical responsibilities for optimal patient care (Required).
• Serves as a resource person (Required).
• Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties (Required).
• Ability to prepare surgical suites with instruments, resources, and supplies per surgeon cards (Required).
• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality (Required).
• Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and cultural/spiritual values (Required).
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards (Required).
• Ability to communicate with patients and families and health care professionals (Required).
• Read/write/speak conversational English (Required).
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Required).
• Proficient in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Positions patients for optimal surgical exposure while ensuring comfort and safety (≤140 chars).
• Pads pressure points and guards against nerve damage to prevent injury (≤140 chars).
• Collaborates with anesthesia to maintain patient temperature within the desired range (≤140 chars).
• Uses equipment for common surgical positions (≤140 chars).
• Evaluates patients post-procedure for positioning-related damage and reports to the surgeon (≤140 chars).

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical assistance

Patient care

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Job description

AdventHealth in Riverview, FL is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons during procedures, position patients safely, and protect against nerve injury. You will prepare the surgical area, collaborate with anesthesia, and utilize positioning equipment to ensure optimal exposure and patient comfort.

The role requires BLS, CSFA, CSA, and OR ABSA certifications, with 2+ years as a first assistant preferred.