Surgical First Assistant – OR Tech (12-Hour Shifts)

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSFA) to work closely with the surgeon in the operating room. You may scrub, assist with procedures, and ensure clear visualization of the surgical field for optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires certfied Surgical First Assistant credentials, BLS, and the ability to lift heavy loads. The position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts with rotating call, within a supportive surgical services team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program OR Medical School Graduate.
• Current certification as Surgical Assistant with 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years.
• BLS approved by American Heart Association.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and routinely carry 50 pounds.
• 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist before, during and after surgical procedures—retraction, tissue manipulation, and hemostasis for visualization.
• Perform ligation and tissue approximation; clamp and electrocautery as needed.
• Assist in patient prep, positioning, and application of casts, immobilizers or tourniquets.
• Apply dressings and drains; assist in wound closure for the surgeon.
• Support the RN with technical tasks in the OR.

Skills

Surgical First Assist

BLS (AHA)

Education

Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program

Medical School Graduate

Job description

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSFA) to work closely with the surgeon in the operating room. You may scrub, assist with procedures, and ensure clear visualization of the surgical field for optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires certfied Surgical First Assistant credentials, BLS, and the ability to lift heavy loads. The position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts with rotating call, within a supportive surgical services team.