Surgical Tech Educator - ORMC Surgery - Full Time / First Shift

Position Summary The Ancillary Educator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing clinical and / or educational competence for unit staff utilizing an Education Action Plan and annual Needs Assessment.

ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national top-50 rankings in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in four specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, as well as a fourth Top Teaching Hospital and a seventh consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Responsibilities Provides general and specialty specific education to prepare unit staff to be safe, efficient and competent. Develops and coordinates the orientation process for assigned areas, meets with orientees, preceptors and / or clinicians as needed. Coordinates clinical laboratory training for allied health students. Participates in corporate preceptor program. Assists interested staff in the Orlando Health career development process, counseling and directing as needed. Works with Corporate Education to assess competence of clinical staff annually by use of annual clinical review format and/or other skills evaluating process. Plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates unit specific programs to maintain or increase the skill / knowledge of the assigned staff. Ensures adult learning principles are integrated into all programs developed internally or presented by external sources. Adheres to Orlando Health policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellence standards. 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. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. May serve as a liaison and informal consultant to other Orlando Health departments/committees regarding educational efforts as assigned by the Manager. Participates in process improvement activities as assigned. Qualifications Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in health related field required. Licensure/Certification License in the State of Florida as required for area assigned. BLS/HealthCare Provider or Heartsaver CPR-AED certification as required by clinical area of responsibility. Experience Three (3) years of Surgical Tech experience, with two (2) years of teaching/preceptor/training experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health