**Position Description:** **Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Main OR** + As defined by the American College of Surgeons, Surgical Assistants (SAs) are trained individuals who are able to participate in, and actively assist the surgeon in, completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain homeostasis, and other technical functions **Position Details:** + **Location:** Mease Countryside Hospital + **Status:** Full Time, Exempt: No + **Shift Hours:** 6:30am - 7:00pm + **Weekend Work:** Occasional + **On Call:** Yes **Requirements:** + Minimum of 3 years experience as a Surgical Tech OR 2-years Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Main OR experience. + High School or Equivalent + Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. **Specific Skills:** + Delegation skills; Interpersonal skills; Customer service skills; Written and verbal communication skills + Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to position; Computer skills appropriate to position; Medical terminology use and understanding + Preceptor skills; Work with a team; Work independently + Organizational skills; Critical thinking skills **Join our Team of Surgical Technologists and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!** + Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) + 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions + Paid Time Off + Tuition reimbursement + Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus + Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities + Community discounts and more + **AND** **the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!** **Mease Countryside Hospital** Since 1985, Mease Countryside Hospital has been raising the standard of care for patients of all ages. Today, our 387-bed facility offers an unwavering commitment to the community. Nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, our award-winning facility features multiple Centers of Excellence, including women and children's services, heart, cancer, neurosciences and orthopedics. Mease Countryside Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality health care to improve the health of our community. **Why BayCare?** - "We dedicate our lives to caring for yours” Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve. Our extraordinary team of 8522 nurses deliver clinical excellence and compassion that makes a difference in our patients lives every day. All BayCare hospitals have been awarded the Pathways to Excellence, which recognizes health care organizations for positive practice environments where nurses excel. _Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_ **Position** Surg Tech First Assistant **Location** Safety Harbor:Mease Countryside | Clinical | Full Time **Req ID** null