Surgical Tech First Assist-Lead - (26000459)
Under general supervision of medical and surgical department leadership, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Lead provides intraoperative first-assist services across multiple surgical service lines, including open and minimally invasive procedures. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, readiness, and proper function of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after procedures. The CSFA Lead supports surgical team efficiency, patient safety, and optimal case flow while adhering to all regulatory and organizational standards. Additionally, the CSFA Lead serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor for surgical first assistants, surgical technologists, and students. The role collaborates closely with surgeons, perioperative leadership, Sterile Processing (SPD), and ancillary departments to ensure operational readiness and high-quality patient care.
EducationTechnical Program Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) or Surgical Technologist Program (CST)CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart AssociationCertified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) Certification through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) Certification through Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)Work Experience Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant in the operating room.
: Brooksville
TGH Brooksville
17240 Cortez Boulevard
Brooksville 34601
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
: Nursing (Technical/Clerical)
: Tampa General Hospital-Hernando
: Full-time
Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
: Day Job
: On Site
: 41.17
: Oct 13, 2026, 7:30:27 PM
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
