Surgical Tech First Assistant: Lead in the OR

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assist to work directly with the surgeon in the operating room, scrubbing and assisting during procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires completion of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or equivalent, BLS certification, and the ability to lift heavy loads. You will join a team dedicated to high-quality surgical care across Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical First Assistant program OR Medical School Graduate OR allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation.
• Current certification as a Surgical Assistant having completed 350 cases and 2 years of experience in the last 4 years
• BLS approved by American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assist before, during and after surgical procedures – providing retraction, tissue manipulation, hemostasis and other functions to ensure good visualization of the surgical field and optimal results for the patient.
• Perform ligation and approximation of tissues, clamp and electrocautery application as needed.
• Assist in preparation of patients, positioning and application of casts, immobilizers, or tourniquets.
• Apply surgical dressings and drainage and may close wounds for the surgeon.
• Assist the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR.

Skills

Surgical assistance

BLS Certification

Physical stamina

Education

Surgical First Assistant program graduate

Medical School graduate

Job description

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assist to work directly with the surgeon in the operating room, scrubbing and assisting during procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires completion of an approved Surgical First Assistant program or equivalent, BLS certification, and the ability to lift heavy loads. You will join a team dedicated to high-quality surgical care across Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.