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

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its 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.

**Schedule:** Full Time

**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:

Prepares and maintains the surgical area, scrubs and is first assistant to the physician during procedures, assists the RN in technical functions related to patient care in the OR and assists in the training of others and functions as a resource within the department.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Positioning the patient

The surgical assistant shall be familiar with common positions related to the surgical procedure and will be able to use the equipment necessary to provide the position.

Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.

Participating in volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques as appropriate.

Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

High School education or equivalent

Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course

Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in 3 or more surgical specialties.

Requires **one** of the following:

Minimum ten years total experience as a CST/CFA

Each year of CST experience = half a year

Each year of CFA experience = whole year

OR

Skilled experience in 3 of these major surgical specialties (Orthopedics, Spine, Neurosurgery, or Robotics)

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or RQI upon hire, then renewed quarterly following the RQI protocol

Current Surgical Technologist First Assist certification from one of the following upon hire:

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) upon hire

National Surgical Association as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) upon hire

American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) upon hire

8 hours Hip and Knee Replacement/Spine Education within 6 months of hire date, then annually

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Surgery

**Organization:** AdventHealth Heart of Florida

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25035622

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.