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AdventHealth

CSTFA Certified Surgical Tech First Assist

AdventHealth, Florida, Florida, us, 00650


The role you’ll contribute:The surgical technologist first assistant actively participates in the on-going management of supply inventories, surgical equipment, operating room suite readiness and direct clinical and technical assistance to the surgeon while performing operative and invasive procedures. This position requires an expanded knowledge of surgical instrumentation, surgical techniques, human anatomy, surgical retracting, and wound closure. Assembly of complex mechanical devices, strong anticipatory skills, hand/eye dexterity and sequential planning are required.

This position requires staying abreast of new products, procedure research and physician techniques. The surgical technologist first assistant is assigned the role of first assistant or surgical scrub technologist depending on departmental demands and supports Surgical and Endoscopy services. All activities of the surgical technologist first assistant are under the direct supervision of the perioperative registered nurse or operating surgeon/gastroenterologist. Accepts call as assigned.The value you’ll bring to the team:Ensures that all required supplies, instruments, and equipment is available for all assigned procedures

Participates in room set up, pre-procedure preparations, intra-operative positioning, prepping, and draping, and room turn over independently or as directed

Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization techniques for all equipment utilized on assigned procedures

Demonstrates skills such as tissue handling, providing exposure in the operative field, use of instrumentation, suturing, and provision of hemostasis in an anticipatory manner

Demonstrates essential mental discipline, attention to detail, thoroughness, stamina, and concentration during the surgical procedure

Demonstrates flexibility and understanding of assigned work duties. Adapts to changes in assigned duties as directed

Prioritizes work responsibilities appropriately. Proactively assists others with minimal supervision including non-patient care activities (maintaining procedures supplies, sterilization of instruments and environment of care.)

QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent

Certification in Surgical Technology

Certification as First Assist

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