Surgical Tech First Assistant PRN

AdventHealth • Lake Wales, FL

98d

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Requirements

• Experience with wound closure techniques required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or military trained surgical technologist with 5 years minimum experience.
• Demonstration of completion of surgical tech first assist program.
• Basic Life Support - CPR Certification.
• Certified Surgical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the ongoing management of supply inventories and surgical equipment.
• Ensures operating room suite readiness and provides direct clinical and technical assistance to the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization techniques for all equipment utilized on assigned procedures.
• Participates in room set up, pre-procedure preparations, intra-operative positioning, prepping and draping, and room turnover.
• Demonstrates skills such as tissue handling, providing exposure in the operative field, use of instrumentation, suturing, and provision of hemostasis.
• Adapts to changes in assigned duties as directed and prioritizes work responsibilities appropriately.
• Proactively assists others with minimal supervision including non-patient care activities.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees