Halifax Health·Port Orange, Florida
Acts as the first assistant to physicians during the intra-operative phase of surgery. Responsibilities include draping, suturing, clamping, and maintaining exposure of the surgical field for patients of all ages.
Day (United States of America)
The Surgical Assistant acts as first assistant to the physicians, assisting in the intra-operative phase including draping, suturing, clamping, and exposure of the surgical field. This position is skilled in assisting on surgical procedures on patients from all age groups including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program or school of nursing, diploma from a school of medicine, or certificate of surgical technology.
Certified by the Association of Surgical Technologists or licensed as an RN, PA certificate, or MD licensure.
Two years previous OR experience preferred
Good manual dexterity
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited PA program, nursing school, medical school, or surgical technology program. Must be certified by the AST or hold a valid RN, PA, or MD license, with two years of OR experience preferred.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.