Job Description - Surgical Tech First Assist (24034526)
Surgical Tech First Assist - AdventHealth – Heart of Florida
Location Address: 40100 US-27, Davenport, FL 33837
Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth – Heart of Florida:
- Close proximity to Walt Disney World
- Various outdoor activities for families and children to enjoy
- Beautiful local golf courses available year round
- Faith-based work environment
Work Hours/Shift: Full Time 40 hours, 4/10 hour shifts. This position will be for 1300-2330 Monday-Friday. Days varied, depending on department needs. No weekends, but will take weekend call rotation, typically 1 weekend every 6 weeks.
Job Summary:
The Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The Surgical First Assistant also performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. These functions are performed during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Collaborates as part of the OR team to ensure efficient and timely room set up and turnover. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
What You Will Need:
- Graduate from a school of surgical technology, LPN program, or military training program for surgical technology
- Completion of a training program for surgical first assisting
- Current certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), or through the National Surgical Association as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), or American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
- BLS
- If LPN, current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Experienced in Robots/Spine/Ortho
- Flexible to work as a CST if needed
- FA should be a CSTFA or RN FA.
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s core Values of Keep Me Safe, Love Me, Make it Easy, and Own It.
- Maintains familiarity with common positions related to the surgical procedure and uses the equipment necessary to provide the positions.
- Provides visualization of the operative site through appropriate placement and securing of retractors, packing with sponges, digital manipulation of tissue, suctioning, irrigating, or sponging, and manipulation of suture materials.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis and ensures all safety measures related to use of electrocautery are implemented intraoperatively.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
- Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings and provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.
- Collaborates with team members to select and utilize appropriate supplies and equipment for procedures.
- Assists team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times in an efficient and organized manner.
- Supervises other healthcare team members in the surgical environment.
- Promotes a safe environment and takes appropriate action in emergency situations.
- Follows CDC isolation guidelines and demonstrates appropriate use of PPE.
Job: Surgery
Organization: AdventHealth Heart of Florida and Lake Wales
Primary Location: US-FL-Davenport
Work Locations: ADVENTHEALTH HEART OF FLORIDA, 40100 HIGHWAY 27, Davenport 33837
Operating Unit: AdventHealth Heart of Florida
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