Surgical Tech III at Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Position Summary

Surgical Tech III at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedics Institute (OHJOI) - OHJOI Surgery Department.

About the Role

A full-time position with a 3x12 schedule, days.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an orderly surgical field and passes instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Anticipates and prioritizes the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintains the surgical specimen 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 two 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.
• 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.
• Participates in the clinical orientation of SPD staff, serving as a role model and technical resource.
• Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost-effective.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Contributes to organizational effectiveness and demonstrates career growth and development.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of: Surgical Technology training program; or Orlando Health training program.
• Four (4) years surgical tech experience. (CST and two (2) years of surgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience).
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

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