Certified First Assist

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s 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.

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

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9330 US HIGHWAY 301 S

City:

RIVERVIEW

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33578

Job Description:

• Up to $10K Sign on Bonus (if eligible)

• Up to $10K Relocation Bonus (if eligible)

• Positions patients for optimal surgical exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.

• Pads pressure points and guards against nerve damage to prevent injury.

• Collaborates with anesthesia personnel to maintain the patient's temperature within the desired range.

• Utilizes equipment necessary for common surgical positions, including fracture tables, head and body stabilizers, and C-arm extensions.

• Evaluates patients post-procedure for any positioning-related damage and reports abnormalities to the surgeon.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Anatomy [Required]

• Assist the surgeon in the Surgical Procedures [Required]

• Prepares and maintains surgical area [Required]

• Performs technical responsibilities for optimal patient care [Required]

• Serves as a resource person [Required]

• Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties [Required]

• Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards [Required]

• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality [Required]

• Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values [Required]

• Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements [Required]

• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]

• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]

• Proficient in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as first assistant [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required] OR

• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required] OR

• ABSA Surgical Assistant (SA) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$28.97 - $53.88

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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

Category: Surgery Services

Organization: AdventHealth Riverview

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 153993853