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Seasonal Certified Surgical Tech First Assist - Main OR

Tampa General Hospital

Location
Onsite (Brooksville, Florida)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the Role

Tampa General Hospital, a leading non-profit academic health system in Florida, is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech First Assist to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures. The role involves positioning patients, managing instruments, and ensuring proper post-operative care within the Main OR.

Skills

Surgical assistance Patient positioning Patient prepping Retractor usage Sponge usage Bleeding control Suturing Stapling Wound dressing Post-operative care Surgical instrumentation BLS

Full job details

InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. Positions range from permanent clinical float roles (Full time or Part Time) to Seasonal 13-week assignments with significantly higher base pay. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures. Positioning and prepping patients prior to surgery, ensuring clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controlling bleeding, closing surgery sites using sutures or staples and properly dressing wounds. They also collaborate with doctors and other surgical team members to ensure proper post-operative care of patients



High School diploma or equivalent.  Graduate of a certified surgical technician program and a recognized first assistant training program. At least one year experience as a surgical tech is required.  BLS required.