Certified Surgical Assistant - Operating Room

Halifax Health • Daytona Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Surgical Assistant acts as first assistant to the physicians, assisting in the intra-operative phase including draping, suturing, clamping, and exposure of the surgical field. This position is skilled in assisting on surgical procedures on patients from all age groups including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued. If you're interested in exploring career opportunities within Halifax Health and unsure of where to start, upload your resume here. Our Recruiters will review and contact you if there is an opportunity that seems like a good match. Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program or school of nursing, diploma from a school of medicine, or certificate of surgical technology.
• Certified by the Association of Surgical Technologists or licensed as an RN, PA certificate, or MD licensure.
• Good manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

• Two years previous OR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• assisting in the intra-operative phase including draping, suturing, clamping, and exposure of the surgical field
• assisting on surgical procedures on patients from all age groups including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees