Surgical Technician - Full-time, Days, Gulf Breeze 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, this position helps deliver safe, effective patient care during the intraoperative period. The role interacts with patients and healthcare team members while maintaining surgical department standards and participating in procedures for patients of all ages, from pediatric through geriatric. The technician may assist with circulating duties under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse. The position is full-time, on the day shift, at Gulf Breeze Hospital. The employee may be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters, and must be able to return to the facility within 30 minutes of a callback.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical diploma or certificate in practical nursing or surgical technology, or a certificate of completion from a military-trained corpsman or hospital on-the-job training program.
- If 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 a callback.
- Strong character and an unyielding sense of integrity, including a surgical conscience.
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to stand for long periods and strength to hold extremities or instrument retractors for long 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 required certifications or licensure.
- Maintain department supplies and inventory.
- Perform responsibilities defined in the scope of service, addressing the unique needs of each client.
- Perform surgical services responsibilities defined in the scope of service, addressing the unique needs of each client.
- 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.
- Use the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures needed for patient care.
- Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to meet patient and family needs and ensure quality care.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of care to support information integration across the healthcare team and ensure quality care.
- Direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel in providing care to patients, as assigned.
- Support Professional Governance through engagement with and support of the Unit Based Council and other nursing councils.
- Assist with other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operational needs.
- Remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
