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Surgical Tech First Assistant- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL
Orlando Health —Lakeland, FL
- Full-time
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Loan repayment program
First Assist | CST - Per Diem
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions —Brandon, FL
- $41 - $46 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- 401(k) matching
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AdventHealth Zephyrhills —Zephyrhills, FL
- $31.55 - $58.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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BayCare —Bartow, FL
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Davidson Surgery —Lithia, FL
- From $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Continuing education credits
- 401(k)
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Surgical Tech First Assistant- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health -
Lakeland, FL

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Loan repayment program
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Benefits from day one

Qualifications

BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Healthcare Provider Certification
Surgical Technology

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!

Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond.

Opening in summer 2026, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital – a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital – will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering:

300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds
11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites
Dedicated labor and delivery services – including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens
Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services
Advanced surgical procedures

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.

Benefits Beyond the Expected

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Benefits that begin on Day 1
Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs
Back-up childcare and elder care
Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
NCLEX reimbursement
Free NCPDs for RN license
Free Kaplan review courses
Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you
Specialty certifications reimbursement
And more!

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Demonstrates through clinical practice, a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures.
Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
Takes part in sponge, needle and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimens in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
Performs under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon.
Understands the role of the first assistant in relation to the surgical team under the supervision of the circulating nurse.
Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the surgical team.
Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of all surgical procedures and effectively providing assistance to the surgeon during those procedures requiring an assistant.
Activities to include, but not limited to, positioning the patient, draping the patient, clamping and tying, cauterizing superficial bleeders, providing exposure through the use of retractors, maintaining a dry field through the use of suction equipment, following and cutting sutures, suturing subcutaneous skin and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
In performance of duties must display knowledge and skill in tissue handling, providing exposure, using instruments, suturing, and provision of homeostasis asepsis and infection control
Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action.
Demonstrates advanced proficiency in surgical technology practice.
Ability to perform in scrub role in all surgical specialties.
Demonstrates professional attitude.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

High School diploma.
Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program.
Successful completion of an accredited First Assistant training course which includes didactic and supervised clinical learning

components.

Licensure/Certification

National certification as Surgical Technologist from one of the following is required:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

(www.nbstsa.org) – renewed every 4 years; or

Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) – renewed annually.

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

Three (3) years of recent diversified surgical technology experience.

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