Maintain an orderly surgical field and efficiently pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during cardiovascular procedures. Responsible for accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments, as well as the proper preservation of surgical specimens.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and completion of a Surgical Technology program or equivalent military/on-the-job training. Must have 2-4 years of experience and obtain national certification (CST or NCCT) within six months of hire.
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Job description
Position Summary
Facility
South
Lake
Hospital
Location:
Clermont,
FL
Status:
Full-Time
Department:
Cardiovascular
Operating
Room (CVOR)
Schedule:
Days
Title: Surgical Tech #LI-JM1 “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you." Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.
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Benefits &
PERKS: Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees. Employee-centric South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by
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Schedule: 4x10s/week with an on-call rotation
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case.
Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimen in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
Benefits
Shift Differentials
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings
Holidays
Competitive Pay
Paid Paternity Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Fertility Benefits
Student Loan Repayment
Free College Education Programs
Back Up Elder And Childcare
Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
May have limited access to areas storing medications.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions: Participates in Environments of Care Quality Indicators (Q1) activities as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Practices efficient use of supplies.
Maintains a clear, safe and organized unit.
Qualifications
Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of: Surgical Technology training program; or U. S. Military Medical Core Training; or completion of an equivalent on-the-job training program with 7 years recent surgical tech experience.
Licensure/Certification: National certification as Surgical Technologist eligible and completed within six months of hire date from one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (www.nbstsa.org) ? renewed every 4 years; or Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) ? renewed annually. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Experience
2-4 years of experience as a Surgical Tech is required.
