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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• 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: Evenings 3-11 pm- 30 minute weekend and holiday call required

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 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)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Women’s Choice Award)
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• Leapfrog Top General Hospital, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• US News & World Reports High Performing Hospital CHF & COPD (2019-2020)
• America's 250 Best Hospital's Award (2021) (Healthgrades)
• Life style activities and community growth
• Close proximity to many of Florida’s finest beaches
• An abundance of family attractions (Orlando & Tampa theme parks)
• Access to arts, culture and music
• Premium shopping outlets

The role you’ll contribute:

The Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The Surgical First Assistant also performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. These functions are performed during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Collaborates as part of the OR team to ensure efficient and timely room set up and turnover.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

•Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies, based on physician's preference •Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis by applying appropriate techniques

•Provides visualization for operative sites by applying appropriate methods, which includes tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation

•Supervises other healthcare team members in the surgical environment. Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.

•Assists team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times in an efficient and organized manner

•Supervises other healthcare team members in the surgical environment

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• American Board of Surgical Assistants

• Basic Life Support

• Certified Surgical First Assistant

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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