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Surgical First Assistant

AscensionJacksonville🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Advance your surgical career at Ascension St. Vincent’s, where you will play a critical role in high-impact procedures while collaborating with a dedicated team in a prestigious hospital environment. This position is perfect for a skilled professional eager to refine their technical expertise and take on greater responsibility within the operating room. Apply today to bring your talents to this vital department and help provide exceptional patient care.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationJacksonville, United States
BLS

Job description

  • Location: Jacksonville, FL
  • Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
  • Department: OR
  • Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

#LI-TO1

  • Expertly position and stabilize patients to optimize surgical site exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Provide clear visibility of the surgical site using retraction, tissue manipulation, suctioning, and irrigation.
  • Apply advanced techniques to effectively achieve temporary and permanent bleeding control during procedures.
  • Assist with closing body planes, applying wound dressings, and securing drainage systems.
  • Collaborate with the team to set up the operating room based on surgeon preferences and assist with post-case cleanup.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
      Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Surgical Assistant credentialed from the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
    degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

  • Surgical Assistant credentials from NBSTSA
  • Two years surgical technology experience

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