Surgical Tech - ORMC Surgery - Full Time / First Shift

Orlando Health

  • Orlando, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
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.Four (4) years Surgical Tech experience. (CST and two (2) years of Surgical Tech experience may substitute for the required experience).ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTEROrlando 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 rankings in six specialties and high performing ratings in 11 adult procedures and conditions, as well as Top Teaching Hospital and a sixth 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 the flagship hospital 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 and beyond. Collectively, our 29,000+ 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:
  • 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 preservesthem for pathology evaluation.
  • Assistsin ordering and stocking ofspecialty 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.
  • Providesscrub servicesfor major proceduresin at least 2 surgical specialties(independently with high physician satisfaction).
  • Prepares and conductstechnical 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. 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) years surgical tech experience. (CST and two (2) years of surgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience).

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