Certified First Assistant III

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

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 thattogetherwe are even better.

Schedule:Full Time

Shift:Days

Location: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Tampa

• AdventHealth Tampa, a faith-based not-for-profit 626-bed tertiary-level acute care hospital located in the uptown district of Tampa, Florida, specializes in advanced cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience and neurology, digestive health, orthopedics, women's services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, sleep medicine and general surgery including minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. GME programs on the hospital campus currently include general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine and transitional year.

• AdventHealth Tampa is home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research – caring for Tampa Bay's hearts for over 35 years.

• The Kiran C. Patel Research Institute, also located at AdventHealth Tampa, leads the way in clinical and academic research in the areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, advanced surgery and more – contributing valuable knowledge that leads to tomorrow's cures for conditions such as heart failure, cancer and other diseases.”

The role you'll contribute:

Prepares and maintains the surgical area, scrubs and is first assistant to the physician during procedures, assists the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR and assists in the training of others and functions as a resource within the department.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• The surgeon shall convey the exact position that will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure.

• Points of pressure shall be padded: elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, and axillary region.

• The surgical assistant shall be familiar with common positions related to the surgical procedure and will be able to use the equipment necessary to provide the position.

• Upon completion of the procedure, the patient shall be evaluated for any possible damage from positioning which will include assessment of the skin. The abnormal condition shall be reported to the surgeon and treatment and documentation shall be carried out.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• High School education or equivalent

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course

• Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties.

• Minimum six years' experience as a CST/CFA (CST experience calculated as ½ years experience).

• Specialist in at least 3 major surgical specialties (Orthopedics and Neurosurgery/Spine) and Robotics.

• Certification as a First Assistant by one of the following:

§National Board of Surgical Technician and Surgical Assistant (NBSTA)or

§American Board of Surgical Assistant. (ABSA)or

§National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistant (NCCSA)

• American Health BLS (Basic Life Support).

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Tampa

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25017535

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.