Surgical Technologist First Assistant | OR South Tower | Full-time | Variable
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical first assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $43.50 an hour, the middle half $41.43–$45.38, across 19 jobs that state their pay. Surgical first assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $30.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
UF Health Rehab Hospital in Gainesville reported 4 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 391,214 hours worked: 2.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 4.5 per 100 full-time workers at orthopedic hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 2.4 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Uf Health Shands Hospital
Medicare gives Uf Health Shands Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Florida's hospitals average 3.0). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Florida hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Overview
Take a step forward in your career as a Surgical Technologist First Assistant at University of Florida Health in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.
UF Health Experience & Rewards
- Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
- FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
- Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
- Accrued PTO including holidays
- Annual merit based salary increases
- PSLF-eligible employer
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
- Relocation Assistance
- Wellness programs
Responsibilities
The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) functions as an integral member of the surgical team, providing direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Working under the direction of the surgeon, the CSFA assists in achieving optimal surgical outcomes through skilled intraoperative support including retraction, hemostasis, suturing, port/trocar placement and exposure, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring patient safety by anticipating needs, preventing delays, and minimizing workflow disruption. The CSFA collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in a respectful, communicative environment and supports use of evidence-based surgical practices and technologies.
Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Hours: Variable
Days: Variable
Location: Gainesville, FL
Qualifications
Education
Graduate from a recognized Surgical Technologist program and a CAAHEP-accredited school of surgical assisting.
Experience
Required: Previous OR Experience
Preferred
- Specialization in Robotics
- Completion of robotic didactic and hands-on training by Intuitive. If not currently trained by Intuitive, must successfully complete within 30 days of hire.
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP); OR
- Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Current BLS issued by American heart Association (AHA). If not currently certified, must obtain within 30 days of hire.
From UF Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UF Health
UF Health is the University of Florida's nonprofit academic health system, with 12 (source: UF Health, About UF Health) hospitals, hundreds of physician practices and outpatient locations, and more than 30,000 (source: UF Health, About UF Health) faculty and staff in Gainesville, Jacksonville and Central Florida. Source: UF Health, About UF Health
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