Surgical Tech First Assistant PRN

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Itu2019s 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: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 410 S 11TH ST City: LAKE WALES State: Florida Postal Code: 33853 Job Description: Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed. Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences. Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques. Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems. Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures, anticipating needs of the surgeon. Assists with positioning patients, using stabilizing equipment, and prioritizing patient comfort and safety. Maintains strict aseptic technique and monitors team members to ensure no breaks in technique, including performing surgical hand scrubs and donning gowns and gloves. Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator as needed. Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure, addressing any discrepancies or concerns. Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during surgical procedures, following safe medication handling and labeling policies. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, ensuring point-of-use cleaning throughout the procedure and preparing instrumentation for transport to the decontamination area. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: u2022 Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards u2022 Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures u2022 Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon u2022 Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality u2022 Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values u2022 Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements u2022 Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals u2022 Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English u2022 Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office u2022 Previous first assistant experience related to the area of specialty [Preferred] u2022 Knowledge of Anatomy u2022 General knowledge of asepsis, healing, infectious disease process, surgical anatomy and physiology, safety issues, and operative techniques u2022 Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course u2022 Completion of Certified Surgical First Assisting Program [Preferred] Education: u2022 Associate [Preferred] u2022 High School Grad or Equiv [Required] Field of Study: u2022 N/A Work Experience: u2022 2+ job related experience [Preferred] Additional Information: Preferred qualification for state of employment will be required. Licenses and Certifications: u2022 Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] AND u2022 Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required] OR u2022 Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required] OR u2022 ABSA Surgical Assistant (SA) [Required] u2022 Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Preferred] Physical Requirements: _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements - Pay Range: $27.67 - $51.47 _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._ Category: Surgery Services Organization: AdventHealth Lake Wales Schedule: Per diem Shift: Day Req ID: 151003825

Created: 2026-02-13