AdventHealth University

Certified Surgical Tech First Assist

AdventHealth University$59K — $111K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant surgical experience preferred
  • Successful completion of Surgical Technology Course preferred
  • Experience as a first assistant in a specialized area preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Certification as a Surgical Assistant (CSA/CSFA/SA-C) required
  • Knowledge in anatomy and infection control preferred
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a surgical team required

Responsibilities

  • Utilize physician preference cards to prepare and maintain surgical suites
  • Manage surgical equipment and supplies in accordance with physician preferences
  • Provide hemostatic techniques during procedures
  • Assist in patient positioning and maintain comfort and safety
  • Maintain strict aseptic techniques with surgical team
  • Participate in time-out procedures for safety verification
  • Prepare surgical instruments for sterilization and transport

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of $15,000 (eligibility requirements apply)
  • Relocation assistance of $3,000 (eligibility requirements apply)
  • Opportunities for continued education and growth
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Supportive workplace culture focusing on teamwork and excellence
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time

Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Address:
301 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY

City:
DAYTONA BEACH

State:
Florida

Postal Code:
32117

Job Description:

  • Sign on Bonus $15,000 (Eligibility Requirements Apply)
  • Relocation $3,000 (Eligibility Requirements Apply)
  • Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed.
  • Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
  • Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
  • Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
  • Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.
  • Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures, anticipating needs of the surgeon.
  • Assists with positioning patients, using stabilizing equipment, and prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Maintains strict aseptic technique and monitors team members to ensure no breaks in technique, including performing surgical hand scrubs and donning gowns and gloves.
  • Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator as needed.
  • Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
  • Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during surgical procedures, following safe medication handling and labeling policies.
  • Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, ensuring point-of-use cleaning throughout the procedure and preparing instrumentation for transport to the decontamination area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards [Required]
  • Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures [Required]
  • Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon [Required]
  • Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality [Required]
  • Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values [Required]
  • Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements [Required]
  • Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
  • Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
  • Previous first assistant experience related to the area of specialty [Preferred]
  • Knowledge of Anatomy [Preferred]
  • General knowledge of asepsis, healing, infectious disease process, surgical anatomy and physiology, safety issues, and operative techniques [Preferred]
  • Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course [Preferred]
  • Completion of Certified Surgical First Assisting Program [Preferred]


Education:
  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
  • Associate [Preferred]


Work Experience:
  • 2+ relevant work experience [Preferred]


Licenses and Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  • NCCSA Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required] OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required] OR ABSA Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C) [Required] OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]
  • NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Preferred]


Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$28.68 - $53.35

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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