Certified Surgical Tech First Assist- Foregut

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician’s preference and sets up the procedure room with the correct instrumentation and supplies.

• Provides visualization for operative sites by applying appropriate methods, including tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.

• Positions patients appropriately for best exposure as ordered by the physician, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, and prioritizes patient comfort and safety.

• Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.

• Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis by applying appropriate techniques.

• Supervises other healthcare team members in the surgical environment.

• Prepares and maintains the surgical area, ensuring proper disposal of instruments, linen, trash, needles, sponges, and other biohazardous waste.

• Identifies unsafe or defective instruments/equipment and implements appropriate corrective action.

• Verifies completeness of instruments/sponge/needle count.

• Assists the team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times in an efficient and organized manner.

• Performs operative shave prep, scrub, or other patient care tasks as assigned by the RN.

• Completes all annual mandatory educational requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards [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]

• Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties [Required]

• Proficient in a minimum of 3 major surgical specialties [Preferred]

• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

• Associate [Preferred]

• N/A

• 5+ years of experience as first assistant [Preferred]

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:  

• Technical/Vocational School OR

• High School Grad or Equiv AND 2+ years of experience

• 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) OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.