Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Overview

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Full Time, Days

Provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during the surgical procedure. May perform duties under the direct supervision of surgeon, who is physically present, and who personally directs delegated acts, and remains immediately available to personally respond to critical moments. With applied knowledge, skill, and under direct supervision, is able to provide hemostasis, closures, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist a physician in performing a safe surgical procedure with optimal outcomes. When not assisting surgeon, will function as surgical technician. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• HS Education, College Preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technology First Assistant.
• Must hold and maintain certification from a recognized certifying agency as required by the state of Florida, or if the State of Florida has allowed for reciprocity for good standing from another state.
• Assist with 350 documented surgical cases as a CSFA.
• Previous OR experience with a Minimum of 3 years experience.
• Current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist.

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Organization Description

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care hospital. It has served the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities for over 50 years. The hospital was the first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery and has remained on the forefront as one of the areas leaders in cardiac care. PBGMC also offers award winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. Join our team!

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