Certified Surgical Technician

POSITION:

Certified Surgical Technician

LOCATION:

Sarasota, FL

DURATION:

6 Months

NO OF POSITIONS

: 1

SHIFT

: FT Days (rotating weekends)

JOB DUTIES

:

The Surgical Technologist performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients.

The tasks and responsibilities include:

Assembles supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures

Prepares sterile instrument table

Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards

Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique

Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients

Transports patients to and from surgical suite

Positions patient according to type of surgery

Assists the surgical team in surgical procedures which may include passing instruments, sponges and sutures

Maintains work area

Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization

Assists in the monitoring of the patient through the procedure

Provides age and culturally appropriate care

Orients and mentors new staff members

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program or equivalent training

Certification as a Surgical Technologist required

Hospital Surgical Tech experience preferred

Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration over long periods of time

Customer service abilities including effective listening skills

Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds

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