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Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation·West Palm Beach, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 17 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care during the perioperative phase by assisting surgeons in surgical treatments. When not assisting the surgeon, the role functions as a surgical scrub technician.

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

To provide direct patient care during the perioperative phase.

To function interdependently with surgeons and apply knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient.

Functions under the supervision of the Surgeon and Registered Nurse.

When not assisting surgeon, will function as surgical scrub technician.

Complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital and with surgical services standards of care.

Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge of, adherence of monitoring and compliance of all regulatory and licensing agencies including but not limited to JCAHO, OSHA, AHCA, CMS.

St. Mary's Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

  • At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

St.

Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach.

The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU.

Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St.

Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft.

Lauderdale and Orlando.

Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties.

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Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and certification as a Surgical Technology First Assistant and BLS. A minimum of 3 years of previous operating room experience is required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Perioperative Care
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Surgical Scrubbing

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Career Development
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Employer Match
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Elder Care
  • Home Insurance
  • Auto Insurance
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Childcare
  • Long Term Care Insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and...

Salary listed on 407 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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In Florida, Surgical First Assistant roles are typically competitive because employers look for candidates with solid operating room experience, current BLS, and formal Surgical Technology First Assistant certification. These postings often attract applicants who already have hands-on surgical support backgrounds, so matching the required experience closely can matter. This platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you quickly review the original job description and decide whether to apply. Before submitting, confirm your OR experience and certification details align with the posting.

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