Tampa General Hospital·Tampa, Florida
Provides direct support to surgeons during procedures by positioning patients and ensuring visibility using retractors and sponges. Responsible for controlling bleeding, closing surgical sites, and collaborating with the team for post-operative care.
InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care.
Positions range from permanent clinical float roles (Full time or Part Time) to Seasonal 13-week assignments with significantly higher base pay.
As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.
Provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures.
Positioning and prepping patients prior to surgery, ensuring clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controlling bleeding, closing surgery sites using sutures or staples and properly dressing wounds.
They also collaborate with doctors and other surgical team members to ensure proper post-operative care of patients
High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a certified surgical technician program and a recognized first assistant training program. At least one year experience as a surgical tech is required. BLS required.
Requires a high school diploma, graduation from a certified surgical technician program, and a recognized first assistant training program. At least one year of experience as a surgical technician and BLS certification are mandatory.
Market context
In Florida, seasonal certified surgical tech first assist roles are often tied to surgery volume, staffing gaps, and coverage needs in busy hospital ORs. These positions can be competitive because employers usually want certified training, first assist preparation, prior surgical tech experience, and current BLS, along with flexibility for seasonal schedules. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then confirm your first assist training and recent OR cases before applying.