Certified First Assistant Mids - Wesley Chapel

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. Its 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.

Schedule: Full time

Shift : Mids (10:30a- 9pm)

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

• From state- of- the- art equipment to the most intricate building details, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel was designed from the ground up to maximize healing, patient care and wellness.
• Recognized as leader in patient satisfaction and was named Top 100 Hospital in Modern Healthcare Magazine by IBM Watson Health
• 50,000 sq ft community Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive womens health center named Inspiration Place that incorporates female physician specialists, womens imaging, pelvic floor and female physical therapy and a boutique spa.
• Consistently named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times
• AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has been named to Healthgrades Top 250 Hospitals list. This places them in the top 5% of hospitals in the country for superior clinical performance and excellence.
• Opened an offsite 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room in Central Pasco to better serve the emergency health needs of residents in west and central Pasco.

The role you'll contribute:

Assists surgeons in preparation for and during surgical procedures.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites. May update and route cards appropriately, when instructed
• Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies, based on physicians preference and sets up the procedure room with the correct instrumentation and supplies
• Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis by applying appropriate techniques
• Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems
• 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

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• High School education or equivalent upon hire
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course upon hire
• Requires one of the following:
• Minimum five years total experience as a CST/CFA
• Each year of CST experience = half a year
• Each year of CFA experience = whole year OR
• Skilled experience in 2 of these major surgical specialties (Orthopedics, Spine, Neurosurgery, or Robotics
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or RQI upon hire, then renewed quarterly following the RQI protocol
• Current Surgical Technologist First Assist certification from one of the following upon hire:
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) upon hire
• National Surgical Association as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) upon hire
• Current member of the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) upon hire
• 8 hours Hip and Knee Replacement/Spine Education within 6 months of hire date, then annually

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 Wesley Chapel

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25041684

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.