Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Full Time, Days

Provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during the surgical procedure.  May perform duties under the direct supervision of surgeon, who is physically present, and who personally directs delegated acts, and remains immediately available to personally respond to critical moments.  With applied knowledge, skill, and under direct supervision, is able to provide hemostasis, closures, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist a physician in performing a safe surgical procedure with optimal outcomes. When not assisting surgeon, will function as surgical technician. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays.

• HS Education, College Preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technology First Assistant.
• Must hold and maintain certification from a recognized certifying agency as required by the state of Florida, or if the State of Florida has allowed for reciprocity for good standing from another state.
• Assist with 350 documented surgical cases as a CSFA.
• Previous OR experience with a Minimum of 3 years experience.
• Current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist.

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