Job description

American Surgical Professionals is the leading provider of surgical assistants to major hospitals nationwide for over 20 years. ASA became the first surgical assistant company in the United States to be awarded the Health Care Staffing Services Certification from The Joint Commission – the highest recognition in the field.

We are looking for certified surgical first assistants in Tampa, Florida. Pay starts at $40/hour and increases based on years of experience and specialty. $2000 sign on bonus and relocation up to $2000. We offer steady, full time hours, stability, competitive pay, a variety of work to expand your skill sets, and full medical benefits day one. MLA provided for travel. Candidates must have two years of current surgical assisting experience in the United States and be able to provide a surgical log.

We are also actively hiring:

• CSFA
• RNFA
• PA
• Nurse Practitioner
• LSA

Rate: Based on experience and credentials.

Surgical Assistant Job Description:

1. The Surgical Assistant possesses a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and is familiar with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance.

2. The Surgical Assistant must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.

3. The Surgical Assistant must be able to demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of his/her assistant duties on each particular procedure.

4. The Surgical Assistant must maintain a professional attitude with respect to dignity, privacy, and safety of patients.

5. The Surgical Assistant must possess the ability to only function within the limits of his/her ability, within the scope of his/her professional license, and within the policies of the facility in which they are working.

6. Knowledgeable in the use of:

(a) Specific equipment needed per procedure.

(b) Assisting in moving and positioning the patient per surgeon’s directive.

(c) Inserting and removal of Foley urinary bladder catheter per surgeon’s directive.

(d) Placing the pneumatic tourniquet per surgeon’s directive.

(e) Confirming procedure in the documentation and with surgeon.

(f) Draping the patient within the surgeon’s guideline.

(g) Providing retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique per surgeon’s directive.

(h) Assisting in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, using and applying of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of ligatures, applying chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon.

(i) Using the electrocautery mono and bi-polar per surgeon’s directive.

(j) Clamping, ligation and cutting of tissue per surgeon’s directive.

(k) CV/ EVH assisting Only - Harvesting saphenous vein including skin incision per surgeon’s directive.

(l) Closing of all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon’s directive.

(m) Inserting drainage tubes per surgeon’s directive.

(n) Selecting and applying wound dressing per surgeon’s directive.

(o) Performing any other duties or procedures incidental to the surgical procedure deemed necessary and directed by the surgeon.

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem, Contract, Travel nursing

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Ob/Gyn
• Orthopedics
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• What five specialties do you feel most proficient in?
• Are you open to a full time or travel role in Tampa, FL?
• What are your salary requirements?

Experience:

• domestic certified surgical first assistant: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Current Surgical Assistant Certification? (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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