United Surgical Partners International, Inc · 1 day ago
Certified First Assistant
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUnited Surgical Partners International, Inc is a healthcare company that partners with physicians and health care systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. They are seeking a Certified First Assistant to assist surgeons during procedures and ensure the efficiency and excellence of surgical services.
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Responsibilities
Cauterizing wounds and vessels
Packing sponges in the body
Positioning the patient to maintain circulation and access for the surgeon
Placing clamps and sutures
Closing skin with adhesives, sutures or staples, etc
Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue
Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage, and irrigation
Hemostasis: The stopping of excess bleeding and blood flow
Immobilizing patients on the operating table
Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, sterile technique, maintaining integrity of the sterile field, and draping the surgical patient within the surgeon’s guidelines
Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures and passing require instruments during surgery
Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations
Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy
Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment
Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
Completion of a Surgical Program
NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification is required
Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room
Benefits
Competitive wages
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Programs
Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
Education Assistance
Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
Travel Assistance when 100+ miles from home for business or vacation
Free parking
Company
United Surgical Partners International, Inc
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country and operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-04-26Acquired
2004-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2001-06-08IPO
Leadership Team
Bradley Cardenas
Administrator/CEO
Brian C. Horak, MBA
Administrator/CEO - Memorial Hermann Surgery Center - TMC
Recent News
2025-10-28
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