Health First
Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room
Health First, Palm Bay, Florida, United States, 32907
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education:* Completion of Health First's On-The-Job Training Program for Surgical Technician,* Or graduate of a program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College,* Or School 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* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:* 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Certification: Certification as a Surgical Technologist* Work Experience: One year of experience as a surgical technologist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Medium
* Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.* Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.* May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.* Communicating with others to exchange information.* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.* Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote.* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
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.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education:* Completion of Health First's On-The-Job Training Program for Surgical Technician,* Or graduate of a program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College,* Or School 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* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:* 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Certification: Certification as a Surgical Technologist* Work Experience: One year of experience as a surgical technologist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Medium
* Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.* Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.* May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.* Communicating with others to exchange information.* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.* Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote.* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.