First Assist Certified Surgical Tech Full-Time Days MMH

UHS•Bradenton, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant (CSTFA) works as a member of the perioperative team under the direction of the surgeon. He/she performs responsibilities of both the Surgical Technologist and the Surgical First Assistant based on department needs and as directed by the department leadership. The CSTFA practices within the scope of the job description and performs clinical and technical skills under surgeon supervision to assist with carrying out a safe operation with optimal patient results. The CSTFA is educated and skilled in both the handling and use of surgical instruments on tissues. The CSTFA does not concurrently function as the scrub nurse. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned. About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH): Manatee Memorial Hospital® in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services. Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center hospital-based outpatient multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center in Manatee County. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Vocational/Technical School/Diploma
Surgical Technician First Assist Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Surgical Tech

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Works as a member of the perioperative team under the direction of the surgeon.
Performs responsibilities of both the Surgical Technologist and the Surgical First Assistant based on department needs and as directed by the department leadership.
Practices within the scope of the job description and performs clinical and technical skills under surgeon supervision to assist with carrying out a safe operation with optimal patient results.
Is educated and skilled in both the handling and use of surgical instruments on tissues.
Does not concurrently function as the scrub nurse.
Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times.
Other duties as assigned.