Surgical Technologist First Assistant | OR South Tower | Full-time | Variable

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is an integral member of the surgical team, providing direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Under the direction of the surgeon, the CSFA provides skilled intraoperative support to help achieve optimal surgical outcomes. The position supports a sterile environment and 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 evidence-based surgical practices and technologies.

This full-time position is based at the OR South Tower in Gainesville, Florida. The schedule is variable, with variable hours and days.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized Surgical Technologist program and a CAAHEP-accredited school of surgical assisting.
• Previous operating room experience.
• Hold either Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Hold Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Hold current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), or obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization in robotics.
• Completion of robotic didactic and hands-on training by Intuitive. If not already trained by Intuitive, successful completion is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures, including retraction, hemostasis, suturing, port/trocar placement, and exposure.
• Maintain a sterile environment.
• Promote patient safety by anticipating needs, preventing delays, and minimizing workflow disruption.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in a respectful and communicative manner.
• Support the use of evidence-based surgical practices and technologies.

Benefits

• Accrued paid time off, including holidays.
• Annual merit-based salary increases.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive healthcare and retirement plans.
• Relocation assistance.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed