Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Overview

Take a step forward in your career as a Surgical Technologist First Assistant at University of Florida Health in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

UF Health Experience & Rewards:

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual merit based salary increases
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Relocation Assistance
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) functions as an integral member of the surgical team, providing direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Working under the direction of the surgeon, the CSFA assists in achieving optimal surgical outcomes through skilled intraoperative support including retraction, hemostasis, suturing, port/trocar placement and exposure, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring patient safety by anticipating needs, preventing delays, and minimizing workflow disruption.  The CSFA collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in a respectful, communicative environment and supports use of evidence-based surgical practices and technologies.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: Variable

Days: Variable

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

Education

Graduate from a recognized Surgical Technologist program and a CAAHEP-accredited school of surgical assisting.

Experience

Required: Previous OR Experience

Preferred:

• Specialization in Robotics
• Completion of robotic didactic and hands-on training by Intuitive. If not currently trained by Intuitive, must successfully complete within 30 days of hire.

Certification

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP); OR
• Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). 
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Current BLS issued by American heart Association (AHA). If not currently certified, must obtain within 30 days of hire.