UF Health is hiring: Surgical Technologist First Assistant in Gainesville

The Certified Surgical First Assistant provides direct patient care before, during and after surgical procedures under the surgeon’s direction. Responsibilities include retraction, hemostasis, suturing, port and trocar placement, maintaining a sterile environment, anticipating surgical needs and supporting patient safety and efficient workflows. Provide direct patient care before, during and after surgical procedures. Assist surgeons with retraction, hemostasis and suturing. Support port and trocar placement and maintain surgical exposure. Maintain a sterile environment and promote patient safety. Anticipate surgical team needs to prevent delays and workflow disruption. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and support evidence-based surgical practices and technologies. Surgical retraction Hemostasis Suturing Port placement Trocar placement Surgical exposure Sterile technique Intraoperative patient care Robotic surgery Surgical technology Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Medical Insurance 401k Relocation Assistance Wellness Programs Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist program Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting school Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from CAAHEP or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) from NCCT Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) from NBSTSA Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association