Surgical Tech First Assist Seasonal 13-week assignment Staffing Resource Office

Baycare; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks a Surgical Technologist First Assistant for the Main OR. The Staffing Resource Office assigns 13–26 week placements to hospitals across the BayCare system, with seasonal eligibility outside the local market.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and 3 years as a Surgical Tech or 2 years as an STA Main OR. It involves varied shifts, on-site work, and a focus on teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Surgical Tech or 2 years as Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Main OR.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in operations, provide exposure, maintain homeostasis and perform technical functions.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure safe and efficient procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Surgical experience

Delegation skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Surgical Services

Surgical Services

Details

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Position Description: Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Main OR

• As defined by the American College of Surgeons, Surgical Assistants (SAs) are trained individuals who are able to participate in, and actively assist the surgeon in, completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain homeostasis, and other technical functions

The Staffing Resource Office (SRO) offers 13–26-week assignments where you are assigned to one hospital in our system. Assignment placement is based on needs of the system.

Requirements:

• High School or Equivalent - Required
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. - Required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Surgical Tech OR 2-years Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Main OR experience. - Required

The Staffing Resource Office (SRO) offers 13–26-week assignments where you are assigned to one hospital in our system. Assignment placement is based on needs of the system. ELIGIBILITY FOR SEASONAL REQUIRES RESIDING OUTSIDE OF OUR LOCAL MARKET.

Specific Skills:

• Delegation skills; Interpersonal skills; Customer service skills; Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to position; Computer skills appropriate to position; Medical terminology use and understanding
• Preceptor skills; Work with a team; Work independently
• Organizational skills; Critical thinking skills

Facility: BayCare Health System, Mobile Pool-BCHS

Location: BayCare System Office West (hospital assignment based on needs of system)

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: varied shifts

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: Yes

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

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