Service Line Coordinator CFATampa, FL

Surgical First Assistant

We have more than 50 years of experience using innovative medicine to elevate health care in the Tampa region. We continue to make history every day through our clinical research program, which applies the latest advancements in medical technology to treatments that can be used today.

Our diverse clinical specialties include cancer, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's health and surgery led by some of the nation's leading surgeons skilled in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures. We're also home to the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, nationally recognized for advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.

With the clinical expertise, innovation, and compassion of our team members, we're changing the way people look at health care.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The role you'll contribute: Responsible for providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to assist the surgeon in achieving optimal patient outcomes. This position also performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to facilitate proper patient care. This role functions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and regulations. In addition, this position collaborates with the operating room team to ensure efficient room setup and turnover. Additionally, this role may function as a Surgical Scrub as needed.

The value you'll bring to the team: 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.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: High School Grad or Equiv Required

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required And

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.