Surgical First Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & OR Mastery

1103 Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off from Day One

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Surgical First Assistant to position patients for optimal exposure and ensure comfort and safety. They will protect against nerve damage, work with anesthesia to maintain temperature, and assist with equipment like tables and retractors.

The role includes hemostasis, tissue handling, closure of body planes, wound dressings, and preparation of the OR. Certifications and adherence to standards are required, with a focus on team-first care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and ability to assist in surgical procedures.
• Prepares and maintains the surgical area and supports optimal patient care.
• Able to read, write and speak conversational English; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for exposure and assist with hemostasis and tissue handling.
• Assist with closures, wound dressings, and drainage setups.
• Scrub for procedures, prep OR, and ensure instruments and equipment are ready.

Skills

Anatomy

Surgical procedures

Surgical area prep

Patient care

Resource person

Precept multiple specialties

Surgical suites prep

Team mindset

Cultural sensitivity

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

2+ specialties (preferred)

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training

Tools

None specified

Job description

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Surgical First Assistant to position patients for optimal exposure and ensure comfort and safety. They will protect against nerve damage, work with anesthesia to maintain temperature, and assist with equipment like tables and retractors.

The role includes hemostasis, tissue handling, closure of body planes, wound dressings, and preparation of the OR. Certifications and adherence to standards are required, with a focus on team-first care.