Surgical First Assistant PRNDavenport, FL

Surgical First Assistant

AdventHealth Heart of Florida was founded in 1966 with a mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ to help families, friends and neighbors in West Florida heal in body, mind and spirit. Challenging ourselves to provide whole-person care ever since has helped us gain recognition by the Joint Commission, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. We invite you to elevate your career in health care at AdventHealth Heart of Florida, where we specialize in cardiology, mother/baby and orthopedics. Learn more about our open positions and start your career today.

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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days

Location: 40100 US-27, Davenport, FL 33837

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Heart of Florida

• AdventHealth Heart of Florida is a licensed 193-bed acute care hospital, coupled with outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab and wound care, that has been serving the community for over 50 years.
• As a part of the AdventHealth network patients will have greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new research, leading-edge technology and an extensive team of medical specialists.
• High-quality care that has been recognized by the Joint Commission, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.
• Located in Davenport, FL, which is close to major destinations, like Busch Gardens, Legoland, and Walt Disney World, without being located in the central hub of tourism.

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. Adheres to the Florida Hospital 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.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Completion of a training program for surgical first assisting, documented on the job first assist training in a hospital setting or documented experience as a surgeon

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• 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), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), OR proof of previous experience as a surgeon.
• BLS

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

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Heart of Florida

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID:

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.