Surgical Tech OR Full Time Days

About the position

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, the Surgical Tech demonstrates a clear understanding of sterile techniques and maintains a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews preferences and verifies the case cart thoroughly before the procedure.
• Maintains an orderly surgical field and consistently passes instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Anticipates and prioritizes the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintains surgical specimens in a manner that identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas where medications are stored.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Surgical Technology training program, or Orlando Health Training Program, or an accredited physician assistant program.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.