Surgical Tech at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

16h

About The Position

The Surgical Tech works in the LMH Surgery department at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital on a full-time, day schedule. The role requires a clear understanding of sterile techniques and working knowledge of specialized instrumentation and equipment for a variety of specialty procedures. The Surgical Tech demonstrates competency operating specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment for at least one tertiary specialty service. The position also provides scrub services for major procedures in at least two surgical specialties and may perform second-circulator duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Surgical Technology training program or an Orlando Health training program.
Four years of surgical tech experience; a current CST certification and two years of surgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain an orderly surgical field and pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon quickly and efficiently.
Anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps of a procedure.
Participate in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
Maintain surgical specimens in a manner that identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
Assist with ordering and stocking specialty supplies under management direction and departmental guidelines.
In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, serve as a technical subject matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty.
Provide scrub services for major procedures in at least two surgical specialties, independently and with high physician satisfaction.
Prepare and conduct technical, performance-oriented training related to a specialty service.
Precept perioperative personnel rotating through scrub roles associated with the primary specialty or specialties, and/or second circulate on major tertiary procedures.
Collaborate with surgeons and proactively address case needs while performing scrub or second-circulator duties.
Assist with workflow process improvement activities in collaboration with clinical leadership.
Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Inventory and order specialty instruments and supplies unique to a specialty when directed by a clinical specialist.
Participate in the clinical orientation of SPD staff as a role model and technical resource.
Perform Surgical Tech I and II duties dependably and reliably.
Perform tasks cost-effectively, participate in departmental performance improvement activities, meet education and certification requirements, uphold Orlando Health’s philosophy and objectives, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrate career growth and development.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Comply with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.