Surgical Tech III

Position Summary

Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized
instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures. Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty
instruments, supplies, and equipment to at least one tertiary specialty service.


Responsibilities
• 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
• In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, serves as a technical subject matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty.
• Provides scrub services for major procedures in at least 2 surgical specialties (independently with high physician satisfaction).
• Prepares and conducts technical performance-oriented training related to specialty service.
• Serves as a preceptor to perioperative personnel rotating through the scrub roles associated with their primary specialty(s) and
/or second circulates on major tertiary procedures.
• Collaborates with surgeons and proactively addresses case needs when performing duties in either the scrub or second
circulator roles.
• In collaboration with the clinical leadership, assists in workflow process improvement activities, contributes to organizational
effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development.
• 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.


Qualifications

Education/Training:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of:
• Surgical Technology training program; or
• Orlando Health training program

Licensure/Certification:
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience:
Four (4) year surgical tech experience. (CST and two (2) years of surgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience).