Surgical Tech First Assistant - Per Diem

National Spine & Pain Centers • Winter Park, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

National Spine and Pain Centers is seeking a Per Diem Surgical First Assist to
join our team of highly trained, caring professionals at our surgery center
located in Winter Park, FL.

Schedule: as needed, Mondays
Hours: Dayshift, flexible hours
Pain management and spine experience highly preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and completion of Certified Surgical Assisting Program
• Minimum four years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist prior to Surgical FA
• Current BLS
• The capacity to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, while demonstrating resourcefulness and proactivity.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a First Assistant Preferred
• Pain management and spine experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• This is a dual role, CST, and First Assist responsibilities. This candidate will assist the physician during the surgical case as a CST and assist with wound closure as a First Assist.
• Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures with a high degree of efficiency, anticipating the surgeon’s and patient’s needs during the case
• Ensure the availability of adequate supplies, equipment and instruments for scheduled cases and assist in opening cases in a sterile manner
• Utilize physician preference cards to set up each case; updating cards when indicated
• Assist with patient positioning, skin prep, and draping
• Ensure accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts are completed when indicated

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, employee assistance program (services include counseling, child care & parent coaching, elder & dependent care, financial, legal, daily living, and wellness coaching), supportive management, and a great working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed