Surgical OR Technician Certified
About The Position
The Certified Surgical Tech works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support safe and effective nursing care in the operating room, within the defined scope of practice. The role may involve direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, turning over the surgical room between cases, collecting and recording relevant clinical data in the medical record, and collaborating with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making. The position is with Same Day Surgery of Orlando, an AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center in Orlando, Florida, and part of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare. The center performs more than 280 procedures monthly across gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, plastics, podiatry, and urology.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, as required by facility practice and state regulatory requirements; otherwise preferred.
- One year of experience in an operating room setting; experience in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
- Valid BCLS Certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Tech Certification.
- Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the practical, technical, or specialized skills required of a surgical technician in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists.
- Prepare the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Maintain surgical asepsis when handling instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
- Turn over operating room suites between cases, including disposing of trash and linens and cleaning equipment and environmental surfaces.
- Prepare the procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, and accurately pulling cases.
- Report items that are needed but unavailable to the supervisor.
- Assist with direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, and collecting and recording pertinent clinical data in the medical record.
- Collaborate consistently with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
