OR Surgical Tech Full Time Days

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in providing nursing care to surgical patients. Performs scrub duties, assists in the maintenance of instruments, equipment and supplies. Assists in preparation, transportation and supervision of patients. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Successful completion of surgical technologist course from an accredited program.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS.
Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Nice To Haves

1 year of surgical technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection control protocols, confidentiality requirements, and mandatory training programs.
Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, including equipment, instruments, supplies, and patient verification processes.
Maintain strict sterile technique and aseptic practices, preserving the sterile field and correcting breaches when identified.
Support a safe surgical environment through proper waste disposal, specimen handling, fire prevention, and environmental controls.
Perform accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts while maintaining accountability for all surgical items.
Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures by providing instruments, managing surgical supplies, assisting with exposure, tissue handling, and wound closure.
Safely prepare and administer medications on the sterile field, manage specimens, respond to emergencies, and assist with patient positioning.
Operate surgical equipment and technology safely, including electrosurgical units, specialty instruments, radiology equipment, and laser systems, while ensuring proper post-procedure cleanup and turnover.