Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room (nights)

Health First•Melbourne, FL

34d

About The Position

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the operating room under the direction of a registered nurse.

Requirements

Completion of Health First's On-The-Job Training Program for Surgical Technician,
Orgraduate of a program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College,
OrSchool for Surgical Technology),
Or one year of work experience as a surgical tech or surgical assistant
Licensure: None
Certification: Must hold American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
Work Experience: None
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to perform basic math
Reliable transportation with ability to respond from location within 30 minutes of assigned facility when on call
Ability to be flexible and adaptable with daily schedule and assigned tasks
Ability to respond appropriately to stressful or life-threatening situations.
Detail-oriented with ability for continuous concentration on an activity.
Excellent customer service skills with ability to interact effectively with medical staff and patient care teams.
Motivated to complete milestones and competencies with ability to receive constructive criticism and apply to future performance.
Ability to work autonomously, while consulting chain of command as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Certification: Certification as a Surgical Technologist
Work Experience: One year of experience as a surgical technologist

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties in an operating room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and arrange sterile setups for operations.
Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical procedures.
Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.
Assists with precepting new technical personnel.
Attends in-services and mandatory meetings.
Cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical assistants in the operating room, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in an operative procedure.
Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technologist in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.