Surgical Technician - Part-time, Days, Baptist Hospital
About The Position
The Surgical Technician III performs technical skills and assists surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Under a registered nurse’s supervision, the role helps deliver safe, effective patient care during the intraoperative period. The technician interacts with patients and healthcare team members while maintaining surgical department standards and participates in procedures involving patients from pediatric through geriatric age groups. The role may also assist with circulating duties under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical diploma or certificate in practical nursing or surgical technology, or a certificate of completion from military corpsman training or a hospital on-the-job training program.
- If working as an LPN, a Florida or eligible compact-state LPN license is required upon hire.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
- Ability to return to the hospital or facility within 30 minutes of callback.
- Strong character and integrity, including a surgical conscience.
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to stand for long periods and hold extremities or instrument retractors for extended periods.
- Ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Good memory and ability to anticipate surgeon and patient needs well in advance.
- Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection.
- Demonstrated proficiency in critical care nursing knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintain current knowledge and certifications.
- Maintain departmental supplies and inventory.
- Perform responsibilities required by the applicable scope of service to address each client’s unique needs.
- Assume responsibility for daily personnel assignments, monitoring patient care, and overall unit activities in accordance with established standards.
- Assess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
- Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for patient care.
- Evaluate identified problems, care provided, and patient responses; reassess to meet patient and family needs and ensure quality care.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of care to integrate information for the healthcare team.
- Direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel in providing patient care as assigned.
- Support Professional Governance through engagement with the Unit Based Council and other nursing councils.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational needs.
- Remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters if required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
