All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Sign-on Bonus*
• Relocation Bonus*

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: 4-10 hour Days.  30-minute call required to include rotating weekends and holidays

Location: 7050 Gall Blvd. Zephyrhills, FL 33541

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care)
• GWTG Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement, 2020 (American Heart Association)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Centers, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides care and safety of the patient while in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and physician.  By knowledge and assessment of the individual patient and procedure, the first assistant anticipates the needs of the surgeon and provides this service while maintaining an aseptic and safe environment.  Represents the Department of Nursing in a professional and courteous manner. This individual will often coordinate his/her work to meet the ever-changing needs of the department/hospital.  Day-to-day responsibilities require good use of judgment regarding timely and appropriate communication with the hospital staff, patients and visitors. Recognizes the need for teamwork and functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Participates with the professional nurse in planning for and preparing for surgical procedures in the assigned areas.
• Sets up sterile instruments and supplies, if needed,  and assists the surgeon with instruments, sutures and supplies during the course of surgery.
• Observes and reports to the professional nurse pertinent observations, regarding sterile technique
• Assists in providing a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients.
• Demonstrates initiative by performing other functions such as cleaning the room, including the floor, between surgeries.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Completion of High School/GED
• Graduate of Surgical Technology school/course or equivalent training
• Minimum of 1years work experience as CST/FA
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current certification for CST
• Current certification for CSFA/CFA