Surgical First Assistant (PRN) – Path to Full-Time & 401(k)

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN pay

401(k) with match

Pathway to FT

Naples, FL

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant PRN to support surgeons during procedures, maintain sterile fields, and assist with instruments, positioning, and wound care.

You will join a high-performing Surgical Services team using minimally invasive and robotic systems, working in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant or CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a scrub during procedures and maintains sterile field.
• Performs first assistant duties including exposure, suction, retraction and sponging as directed.
• Handles tissues, clamps vessels, coagulates bleeding points and places drains as instructed.
• Assists with wound closure and dressing per surgeon instructions.
• Ensures sterility and safety, counts with RN circulator, and follows infection control protocols.
• Prepares instruments for decontamination and transports to decontamination area.
• Aids in post-procedure room turnover and prepares areas for next cases.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Aseptic principles

Sterile field maintenance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant PRN to support surgeons during procedures, maintain sterile fields, and assist with instruments, positioning, and wound care.

You will join a high-performing Surgical Services team using minimally invasive and robotic systems, working in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and commitment to patient safety.