Surgical Tech First Assistant — OR Support & Suturing

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Naples, FL seeks a Surgical Technician First Assist to support surgeons during operative procedures, maintain sterile fields, and provide instruments and supplies to the team.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care experience, proficiency in asepsis, tissue handling, and wound closure, with strong teamwork and attention to safety in a fast-paced OR setting. Certifications such as CST/CSFA/CSA and BCLS preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a scrub person during surgical procedures, preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments, maintaining an organized sterile field, and providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
• Performs first assistant duties, including providing exposure through instrument handling, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles and dissects tissues, clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points, and places drains as instructed by the surgeon.
• Assists with wound closure, including suturing subcutaneous layers and skin, applying staples, and dressing surgical sites per surgeon instructions.
• Ensures sterility and safety standards, conducting proper counting procedures with the RN circulator, following infection control protocols, and taking corrective actions if needed.
• Prepares and transports surgical instruments for decontamination, ensuring proper handling and sterilization for future use.
• Assists in post-procedure room turnover, ensuring procedural areas are properly cleaned and prepared for subsequent surgeries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Aseptic principles

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical anatomy

Instrumentation

Procedural workflows

Anticipate surgeon needs

Attention to detail

Surgical counting procedures

Patient positioning

Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Naples, FL seeks a Surgical Technician First Assist to support surgeons during operative procedures, maintain sterile fields, and provide instruments and supplies to the team.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care experience, proficiency in asepsis, tissue handling, and wound closure, with strong teamwork and attention to safety in a fast-paced OR setting. Certifications such as CST/CSFA/CSA and BCLS preferred.