Ambulatory Sawgrass - Operating Room – Surgical Technician
About The Position
Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases. Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps, and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy. Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse. Serves as a patient advocate. Functions as a preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position. This role works in the outpatient surgical center setting. FT position available. Facilities operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM, staggered shifts to meet unit needs. Looking for applicants who enjoy working as part of a dynamic team in a high volume and fast paced work environment, with an emphasis on quality and efficiency. Must have Surgical Technician Certification or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health law 2824. Must possess technical knowledge and specialize in preparation and safe handling of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures. Good organizational and communication skills are required.
Requirements
- Surgical Technician Certification or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health law 2824.
- Technical knowledge and specialization in preparation and safe handling of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as part of a dynamic team in a high volume and fast paced work environment, with an emphasis on quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation.
- Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments.
- Facilitates room turnover between cases.
- Maintains sterile technique.
- Ensures safe handling of sharps.
- Performs surgical counts as per hospital policy.
- Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Functions as a preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
