AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Vascular Certified First Assist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTampa, FL, USA$28.97 - $53.88In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Knowledge of anatomy, particularly the cardiac, thoracic, abdominal, and peripheral vascular systems.
Ability to assist the surgeon in open and endovascular surgical procedures.
Ability to prepare and maintain the surgical area.
Ability to perform intraoperative technical responsibilities for optimal patient care.
Ability to serve as a resource person.
High school graduation or equivalent is required.
Completion of a Certified Surgical Assisting Program.
Three or more years of experience as a Certified First Assistant.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required.
Certified Surgical Assistant certification or State Certified Surgical Assistant certification is required.

Responsibilities

Assist in resuscitating patients during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room.
Set up the procedure or operating room with the correct instruments and supplies, and clean instruments, equipment, and the room after procedures.
Identify unsafe or defective instruments or equipment and implement corrective action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Confirm procedures and determine the specific equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Review case load and preference cards, and prepare for pending surgical procedures.
Assist with moving, positioning, prepping, and draping patients according to the surgeon’s guidelines.
Retract tissues and organs to provide optimal visualization during surgery.
Assist in maintaining hemostasis using appropriate surgical instruments and techniques.
Manage the placement and securing of retractors, clamps, suture materials, and drainage tubes.
Use unipolar and bipolar electrocautery and participate in volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques.
Harvest the saphenous vein for grafting, either through an open procedure or endoscopically.
Close wound layers and apply wound dressings as directed by the surgeon.

Desired Qualifications

One or more years of experience as a surgical technologist.
One or more years of experience in a cardiovascular operating room.
Five or more years of experience as a Certified First Assistant.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification.

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:

3100 E FLETCHER AVE

City:

TAMPA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33613

Job Description:

Assists in resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room.
Sets up procedure/operating room with correct instrumentation and supplies, and cleans instruments, equipment, and room post-procedure.
Identifies unsafe or defective instruments/equipment and implements corrective action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Confirms procedures and determines specific equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Reviews case load, preference cards, and prepares for pending surgical procedures.
Assists in moving, positioning, prepping, and draping the patient according to surgeon's guidelines.
Provides retraction of tissues and organs for optimal visualization during surgery.
Assists in maintaining hemostasis using appropriate surgical instruments and techniques.
Manages placement and securing of retractors, clamps, suture materials, and drainage tubes.
Utilizes unipolar and bipolar electrocautery and participates in volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques.
Performs harvesting of the saphenous vein for grafting purposes, either as an open-procedure or endoscopically.
Closes wound layers and applies wound dressings as per surgeon’s directive.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and to demonstrate that s/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. [Required]
Knowledge of Anatomy with a particular focus on cardiac, thoracic, abdominal and peripheral vascular systems. [Required]
Assist the surgeon in the Surgical Procedures both open and endovascular approaches [Required]
Prepares and maintains surgical area [Required]
Performs intraoperative technical responsibilities for optimal patient care [Required]
Serves as a resource person [Required]

Education:

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

Completion of Certified Surgical Assisting Program

Work Experience:

1+ experience as a surgical technologist [Preferred]
1+ experience in a cardiovascular operating room [Preferred]
3+ experience as a CFA [Required]
5+ experience as a CFA [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required] OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

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.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $250K
Headquarters: Florida, United States
Founded: 1973

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