Job Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- $7,500 sign on bonus and $3,000 relocation package for qualified candidates
- Benefits from Day One
- Career Development
- Student Loan Repayment Program
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Days. Shared call requirements
The community you ll be caring for: AdventHealth Daytona Beach - 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
The role you ll contribute:
The surgical technologist first assistant actively participates in the on-going management of supply inventories, surgical equipment, operating room suite readiness and direct clinical and technical assistance to the surgeon while performing operative and invasive procedures. This position requires an expanded knowledge of surgical instrumentation, surgical techniques, human anatomy, surgical retracting, and wound closure. Assembly of complex mechanical devices, strong anticipatory skills, hand/eye dexterity and sequential planning are required. This position requires staying abreast of new products, procedure research and physician techniques. The surgical technologist first assistant is assigned the role of first assistant or surgical scrub technologist depending on departmental demands and supports Surgical and Endoscopy services. All activities of the surgical technologist first assistant are under the direct supervision of the perioperative registered nurse or operating surgeon/gastroenterologist. Accepts call as assigned.
The value you ll bring to the team:
Ensures that all required supplies, instruments, and equipment is available for all assigned procedures
Participates in room set up, pre-procedure preparations, intra-operative positioning, prepping, and draping, and room turn over independently or as directed
Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization techniques for all equipment utilized on assigned procedures
Demonstrates skills such as tissue handling, providing exposure in the operative field, use of instrumentation, suturing, and provision of hemostasis in an anticipatory manner
Demonstrates essential mental discipline, attention to detail, thoroughness, stamina, and concentration during the surgical procedure
Demonstrates flexibility and understanding of assigned work duties. Adapts to changes in assigned duties as directed
Prioritizes work responsibilities appropriately. Proactively assists others with minimal supervision including non-patient care activities (maintaining procedures supplies, sterilization of instruments and environment of care.)
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you ll need to succeed:
High school graduate or equivalent
Certification in Surgical Technology
Certification as First Assist
BLS Certified
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Surgery
Organization: AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
