Certified Surgical Technologist

USPI•Temple Terrace, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SurgCenter Northeast is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist! SurgCenter Northeast is an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Temple Terrace, Florida. Ambulatory surgery centers (or outpatient surgery centers) are healthcare facilities where surgical procedures not requiring an overnight hospital stay are performed. Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities. Experienced in supporting in the following specialties: Orthopedics, ENT, General, GI, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Pain, Plastic, Podiatry, Urology. What We Offer As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Life and AD&D coverage Availability of short- and long-term disability Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs 401(k) and access to retirement planning Paid holidays and vacation Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Certification as required by state and/or center
Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience of at least two years.
Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team.
Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures.
Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center.
Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.