Surgical First Assistant - Day Shift/PRN OR Support

Ascension; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Surgical First Assist Diploma

1 year of surgical technologist 경험

Job summary

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

You will expertly position and stabilize patients to optimize surgical site exposure while ensuring comfort and safety during day shifts and PRN coverage. You will assist with retraction, tissue manipulation, suctioning and irrigation to provide clear visibility of the surgical area, manage bleeding with advanced techniques, help close incisions, apply

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire.
• NBSTSA Surgical Assistant credential required within 12 months of hire.
• ABSA Surgical Assistant credential required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Position and stabilize patients to optimize surgical site exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Provide visibility of the surgical site using retraction, tissue manipulation, suction, and irrigation.
• Apply 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 per surgeon preferences and assist with post-case cleanup.

Skills

BLS Certification

NBSTSA Surgical Assistant credential

ABSA Surgical Assistant credential

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

Associate's or Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job experience

Job description

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

You will expertly position and stabilize patients to optimize surgical site exposure while ensuring comfort and safety during day shifts and PRN coverage. You will assist with retraction, tissue manipulation, suctioning and irrigation to provide clear visibility of the surgical area, manage bleeding with advanced techniques, help close incisions, apply