Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Tenet Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Full Time Surgical First Assistant to provide primary intraoperative assistance in the Orlando area. The role involves direct supervision by the surgeon, performing hemostasis and closures, and maintaining high standards for patient safety.

Candidates should have CSFA certification, BLS, and the ability to work on-call nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years OR experience and prefer HS education with college consideration.

Qualifications

• HS Education, College Preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technology First Assistant.
• Current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association.
• Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• Must hold and maintain certification as required by Florida or reciprocity.
• Assist with 350 documented surgical cases as a CSFA.
• Minimum 3 years OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during procedures.
• May perform duties under direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Under supervision, provides hemostasis, closures, and intraoperative functions.
• Functions as a surgical technician when not assisting the surgeon.
• Be on call during nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

OR experience

CSFA

BLS certified

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Full Time, Days

Provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during the surgical procedure. May perform duties under the direct supervision of surgeon, who is physically present, and who personally directs delegated acts, and remains immediately available to personally respond to critical moments. With applied knowledge, skill, and under direct supervision, is able to provide hemostasis, closures, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist a physician in performing a safe surgical procedure with optimal outcomes. When not assisting surgeon, will function as surgical technician. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays.

HS Education, College Preferred.

Certified Surgical Technology First Assistant.

Must hold and maintain certification from a recognized certifying agency as required by the state of Florida, or if the State of Florida has allowed for reciprocity for good standing from another state.

Assist with 350 documented surgical cases as a CSFA.

Previous OR experience with a Minimum of 3 years experience.

Current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist.

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