Surgical Technologist, Full Time, Day Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Certified Surgical Technologist follows established procedural guides in preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved in direct patient care, and functions as member of the operating room team. Complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital and AORN Standards. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays.Position Qualification:Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military programHold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by Surgical Technologist Board Organization (NBSTSA) or The American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), preferred.One year OR experience, preferredMust maintain BLS card from the American Heart AssociationWhat Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital?Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time.Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including:CardiacAmerican Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018BariatricAmerican College of Surgeons/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited CenterBCBS Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018NeurologyAdvanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018Women's ServicesAmerican College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016Hyperbaric UnitHealogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017Laboratory Services/Blood BankCertificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist