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Great Lakes Surgical Suites
Surgical Scrub Tech/First Assist PRN
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$48,498 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
As a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) , you will play a key role as part of our surgical team. In addition to your technical expertise, we value your ability to bring critical thinking and a proactive approach to the operating room to help support optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical First Assistant works closely with the surgeon and surgical team throughout the procedure. Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon during operations by handling instruments, providing tissue exposure, controlling bleeding, holding retractors, and assisting with suturing and wound closure. This role is essential to ensuring efficient surgical workflow and high-quality patient care.