Full-Time
Surgical Technologist First Assistant
Surgery
Posted on 8/19/2026
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Multispecialty physician and outpatient care
No salary listed
Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- A high school diploma is required.
- Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program is required.
- Successful completion of an accredited First Assistant training course with didactic and supervised clinical learning components is required.
- National certification as a Surgical Technologist is required through either the Certified Surgical Technologist credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or the Tech in Surgery-Certified credential from the National Center for Competency Testing.
- Current Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider certification is required.
- Three years of recent diversified surgical technology experience is required.
- Perform as the first assistant to the surgeon while carrying out the duties associated with the Surgical Tech III role.
- Apply sterile techniques and use specialized instrumentation and equipment for a variety of specialty procedures.
- Anticipate and prioritize the needs associated with each step of surgical procedures.
- Participate in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
- Maintain surgical specimens so they are identified and preserved for pathology evaluation.
- Order and stock specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
- Perform duties under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon and understand the first assistant's role within the surgical team under the circulating nurse's supervision.
- Communicate appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the registered nurse and other surgical-team members.
- Maintain working knowledge of surgical procedures and provide assistance to the surgeon during procedures requiring an assistant.
- Position and drape patients; clamp and tie; cauterize superficial bleeders; provide exposure using retractors; maintain a dry field using suction equipment; follow and cut sutures; and suture subcutaneous skin and close wounds as directed by the surgeon.
- Use knowledge and skill in tissue handling, providing exposure, using instruments, suturing, homeostasis, asepsis, and infection control.
- Recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate preventive and corrective action.
- Perform advanced surgical technology practice and scrub duties across all surgical specialties.
- Maintain clinical expertise and advanced knowledge of patient-care techniques related to surgical specialties.
- Pursue professional growth, development, and continuing education.
- Participate in orienting new staff as assigned and serve as a role model and technical resource.
- Perform Surgical Tech III and other surgical technology duties as needed by the department.
- Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a multispecialty physician group within Orlando Health. It provides primary care and a broad range of specialty, diagnostic, urgent, and outpatient services through clinics in Florida. Patients use the group for coordinated medical care, testing, procedures, and ongoing management across multiple specialties. Physician practices are supported by nursing, medical assistants, imaging, laboratories, scheduling, revenue cycle, technology, and administration. Its workforce includes clinicians, allied-health professionals, patient-access staff, technicians, and practice operations teams.
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