Surgical Tech, First Assistant

Position Summary
Department: DPH Surgery
Status: Full-Time
Shift: 4/10's or 5/8's between Monday - Friday | Start time varies depending on case start
Title: Surgical Tech, First Assist | Surgical Tech, First Assistant
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a "Best Regional Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando's growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.
In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center , designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

• Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
  • The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities-making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
• Competitive Pay
  • Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
  • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
• Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
  • Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024.
• Employee-centric
  • Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare.

ABOUT DPH SURGERY SERVICES

• The surgery department is located on the second floor of tower A and provides comprehensive care
• Dr. P. Phillips surgery has 10 OR's and provides intraoperative services for patients requiring orthopedic, neurological, colo-rectal, general, vascular, gynecological, urologic, ENT, robotic services, etc.

Position Summary

• Performs in the role of first assistant to the surgeon, able to perform all the duties associated with the Scrub Tech III role, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology and carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results.

Responsibilities Essential Functions
• Demonstrates through clinical practice, a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized
instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures.
• Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimens in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
• Performs under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon.
• Understands the role of the first assistant in relation to the surgical team under the supervision of the circulating nurse.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the RN and other members of the surgical team.
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of all surgical procedures and effectively providing assistance to the surgeon
during those procedures requiring an assistant.
• Activities to include, but not limited to, positioning the patient, draping the patient, clamping and tying, cauterizing superficial
bleeders, providing exposure through the use of retractors, maintaining a dry field through the use of suction equipment, following
and cutting sutures, suturing subcutaneous skin and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
• In performance of duties must display knowledge and skill in tissue handling, providing exposure, using instruments, suturing, and provision of homeostasis asepsis and infection control
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in surgical technology practice.
• Ability to perform in scrub role in all surgical specialties.
Qualifications
Education/Training

• High School diploma
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program
• Successful completion of an accredited First Assistant training course which includes didactic and supervised clinical learning components.

Licensure/Certification

• National certification as Surgical Technologist from one of the following is required:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
    ( - renewed every 4 years; or
  • Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) ( - renewed annually.
    Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

• Three (3) years of recent diversified surgical technology experience.