Per Diem Surgical Technician

Trinity Health•Palm Harbor, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician (uncertified or unlicensed) serves as a member of the surgical team, responds to patient needs, prepares and maintains resources (e.g., equipment, instruments, supplies), and provides safe, quality health care services and/or assistance for surgical procedures in accordance with level of experience, education, policies/procedures/protocols, and standards. This role supports the total peri-operative process by providing intra-operative patient care as directed and anticipating surgeon’s needs regarding medical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment availability and readiness. The technician maintains a safe and clean operating room suite, assists with documentation, and performs essential duties and techniques appropriate to their role. They participate in quality improvement processes and may serve as a resource, role model, or mentor.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
At least one (1) year experience in a health care or military medical setting
Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement.
Ability to follow tasks through to completion.
Ability to understand and relate to complex ideas/concepts.
Ability to remember multiple tasks and regimens over long periods of time.
Ability to work on concurrent tasks/projects.
Ability to read small print.
Ability to hear sounds and voice/speech patterns.
Ability to give/receive instructions and other verbal communications (in-person and/or over the phone/computer/device/equipment assigned) with some background noise.
Perform manual dexterity activities and/or grasping/handling.
Ability to climb, kneel, crouch and/or operate foot controls.
Maintain a safe working environment and use available personal protective equipment (PPE).
Comply with Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines.
Ability to provide assistance in the event of an emergency.
Perform activities that require standing/walking with the ability to vary/adjust physical position or activity.
Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.
Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending/stooping/reaching & pushing/pulling.
Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.
Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions.
Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients).

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a Surgical Technician from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of the surgical team.
Responds to patient needs.
Prepares and maintains resources (e.g., equipment, instruments, supplies).
Provides safe, quality health care services and/or assistance for surgical procedures.
Performs clinical care activities (direct or indirect) for patients within the scope of practice laws and training received.
Cares for patients safely by assisting in clinical care services or engaging in administrative activities that enhance or improve coordination, preparation, and flow of the care experience.
Anticipates surgeon’s needs in the use of medical supplies, instrumentation & equipment availability & readiness.
Maintains a safe & clean operating room suite.
Assists & / or ensures documentation & detailed records are kept.
Performs essential duties & techniques appropriate to role / function / procedure.
Participates in quality improvement processes.
May serve as a resource (lead), role model & / or mentor.