Seasonal Surgical Tech First Assist

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.

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care
Assists physicians during examinations and procedures
Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills 21
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Requirements: 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.