Certified Surgical Technologist

USPI•Temple Terrace, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

SurgCenter Northeast is hiring a Per Diem Certified Surgical Technologist for its Ambulatory Surgery Center in Temple Terrace, Florida. Ambulatory surgery centers are healthcare facilities where surgical procedures not requiring an overnight hospital stay are performed. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the PRN Surgical Technologist will scrub for surgical procedures and demonstrate competence as a member of the surgical team. This role involves preparing and maintaining supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures, and supporting the center's philosophy, objectives, goals, and quality improvement activities. The position requires experience in supporting various specialties including Orthopedics, ENT, General, GI, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Pain, Plastic, Podiatry, and Urology.

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