Operating Room, Surgical Tech II, Full-Time Days

Position Summary

Facility: South Lake Hospital

Location: Clermont, FL

Status: Full-Time

Department:Surgery

Schedule: Days

Title: Surgical Tech II

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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital's dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.

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ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS:

Competitive Pay

• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

• Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Employee-centric

• South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare..

The Surgical Technologist II demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures.


Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case.
• 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.
• 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.

Other Related Functions:

• Participates in Environments of Care Quality Indicators (Q1) activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clear, safe and organized unit.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Successful completion of:

• Surgical Technology training program; or
• U. S. Military Medical Core Training; or
• completion of an equivalent on-the-job training program with 7 years recent surgical tech experience.

Licensure/Certification:

• National certification as Surgical Technologist eligible and completed within six months of hire date from one of the following:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) ( ? renewed every 4 years; or
  • Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) ( ? renewed annually.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience:
1-4 years of experience as a Surgical Tech is required.