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 :Days

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care)
• GWTG Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement, 2020 (American Heart Association)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Centers, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Womens Choice Award)
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• Leapfrog Top General Hospital, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• US News & World Reports High Performing Hospital CHF & COPD (2019-2020)
• America's 250 Best Hospital's Award (2021) (Healthgrades)
• Life style activities and community growth
• Close proximity to many of Floridas finest beaches
• An abundance of family attractions (Orlando & Tampa theme parks)
• Access to arts, culture and music
• Premium shopping outlets

The role you'll contribute:

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.

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 physician's preference

Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis by applying appropriate techniques

Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems

Positions patients appropriately, uses stabilizing equipment when necessary, and prioritizes patient comfort and safety

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Two years of technical experience

American Board of Surgical Assistants

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert

Certified First Assistant

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Certified Surgical Technical First Assistant

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 Zephyrhills and Dade City

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25036779

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.