Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist - ASC Crestview, FL Pay: $24 per hour Qualifications Must possess and maintain a valid BLS certification. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, co‑workers, and the public. Patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations. Working knowledge of all equipment and procedures. Understanding of the healthcare field, medical specialty, and medical terminology. Proof of influenza vaccination annually. Completion of two‑step PPD (for new staff) or annual PPD (for staff in SE) per required regulations. Completion of all regulatory competencies prior to beginning work in the ASC. Strong desire to provide excellent customer service; comply with rules and regulations of accountable organizations; maintain high ethical and professional standards; and foster continuous professional improvement. Prior assistance with the operation of the C‑Arm requires completion of C‑Arm competencies. Duties Assists in bringing patients to pre‑op, recovery, and transportation for discharge. Assists patients with medical forms, as necessary. Exercises confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations. Accurately completes applicable paperwork; ensures patient medical records are complete. Prepares all forms and requisitions as instructed by the provider. Returns patient calls in a timely manner. Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere of customer service, teamwork, mutual respect, professionalism, and accountability. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit; and confirming patient ID. Sets up the sterile field on the Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, medications, and equipment needed for procedures. Performs initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator. Ensures team members, patient, and procedure suite maintain the sterile field. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time‑out procedure. Assists physicians with surgical scrubs and personal protective equipment (PPE). Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure; anticipates surgeon’s needs by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure. Measures, passes, and holds medications, hemostatic agents, instruments, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. Performs surgical support tasks as directed by the surgeon. Coordinates camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. Adheres to Infection Control, Safety, and OSHA standards as specified by state and company standards. Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, state, company, and any other applicable policies and procedures. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. Stabilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations and/or procedures; maintains clean and hygienic environment. Operates, sterilizes, and maintains necessary equipment, including but not limited to the autoclave, RFA machine, etc. Monitors the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance. Assists with positioning the patient using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injuries. Secures dressings after incision closure. Assists nursing staff with obtaining and recording vital signs, pregnancy tests, and glucometer checks. Monitors personal and other applicable staff task buckets in the EMR. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr