Surgical First Assist - Mondays

National Spine and Pain Centers is seeking a Per Diem Surgical First Assist to join our team of highly trained, caring professionals at our surgery center located in Winter Park, FL.

• Schedule: as needed, Mondays
• Hours: Dayshift, flexible hours
• Pain management and spine experience highly preferred.

IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL:

• This is a dual role, CST, and First Assist responsibilities. This candidate will assist the physician during the surgical case as a CST and assist with wound closure as a First Assist.
• Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures with a high degree of efficiency, anticipating the surgeon’s and patient’s needs during the case
• Ensure the availability of adequate supplies, equipment and instruments for scheduled cases and assist in opening cases in a sterile manner
• Utilize physician preference cards to set up each case; updating cards when indicated
• Assist with patient positioning, skin prep, and draping
• Ensure accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts are completed when indicated
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive compensation, employee assistance program (services include counseling, child care & parent coaching, elder & dependent care, financial, legal, daily living, and wellness coaching), supportive management, and a great working environment.

We encourage all prospective candidates to learn more about National Spine & Pain Centers by viewing our website at http://www.treatingpain.com.

National Spine & Pain Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and completion of Certified Surgical Assisting Program
• Certification as a First Assistant Preferred
• Minimum four years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist prior to Surgical FA
• Current BLS
• The capacity to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, while demonstrating resourcefulness and proactivity.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.