Surgical Technologist First Assistant

BayCare Health System; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

401(k) match and additional yearly contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus

Extensive training and mentorship with career growth opportunities

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assistant for Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. This full-time role requires assisting surgeons in operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years experience as a Surgical Tech or 2 years as a Surgical Technologist First Assistant, along with BLS certification. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Surgical Tech or 2 years as a Surgical Technologist First Assistant – Main OR experience.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in completing operations safely and expeditiously.
• Help provide exposure and maintain homeostasis during surgeries.

Skills

Delegation skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description: Surgical Technologist First Assistant

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.

Position Details

Location: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: Yes

Requirements

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

Specific Skills

• Delegation skills; interpersonal skills; customer service skills; written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to the position; computer skills appropriate to the position; medical terminology use and understanding.
• Preceptor skills; ability to work with a team; ability to work independently.
• Organizational skills; critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship with career growth opportunities
• Community discounts