Surgical First Assistant

3 weeks ago


Brooksville, Florida, United States Tampa General Hospital Full time

Tampa General Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the region, and we are seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our team.

The Surgical First Assistant will assist physicians in surgery and perform specific significant surgical tasks under professional supervision. This role requires collaboration with the surgeon to ensure a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient.

The ideal candidate will have acquired the necessary specific knowledge, skills, and judgment to practice perioperative care. They will be responsible for obtaining at least 100 continuing education credits, 30 of which must be in the advanced category within a 6-year time-frame.

The Surgical First Assistant will also provide age-appropriate care, as evidenced by completion of age-specific competency checklists. They will demonstrate competency in technical skills by completion of applicable core and annual skills checklists and tests.

Additionally, the Surgical First Assistant will demonstrate competency in critical thinking skills as evidenced by performance in critical/emergency situations and application of Standards and Recommended Practices of Perioperative Nursing related to technical skill level.

The qualifications for this role include a Florida RN license, completion of an RNFA technology program, and completion of an assisting course. The ideal candidate will have one year of experience as an RNFA or be a current staff member obtaining RNFA. They will also have training obtained under preceptorship from surgeons and documentation of a minimum of 150 surgical cases within the defined specialty area.

BLS and ACLS certifications are required, as well as current credentialing as a certified first assistant.



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