Surgical Technician Apprentice

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about extending the healing ministry of Christ. This position is part of a community dedicated to the wholeness of each person, serving to uplift through healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and in a timely manner fills unit dose cart, floor stock, medication orders, and delivers to patient care areas.
• Keeps automated medication cabinets stocked and up-to-date.
• Prepares I.V. admixtures using sterile technique.
• Accurately compiles prescriptions for pharmacist review and dispensing.
• Pre-packages and labels bulk medications for unit dose / unit of use dispensing.
• Maintains cost-effective inventory of bulk items, utilizing soon to expire items quickly and reducing overstock.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in calculations, aseptic technique, and cytotoxic drug properties.
• Ensures timely and accurate patient billing and compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Alerts pharmacy director, coordinator, clinical coordinator, or pharmacist of immediate issues needing corrective action.
• Screens nursing and physician inquiries and directs to appropriate pharmacists for accurate and timely communication.
• Performs special projects and other activities to enhance service, skill level, and productivity.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in an approved Surgical Technician Program.
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS).

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws.
• Familiarity with practices such as Malignant Hyperthermia, Surgical Site Infection Prevention, Emergency Code Cart, high and low level disinfection, Clinical Alarms, Medication Management, Isolation Precautions, Fire Safety, AIDET, and SBAR.
• Basic skills related to aseptic/sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, and commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry.
• Knowledge of assembly of mechanical devices and fundamental human anatomy.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to function in a physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Ability to work well with multiple team members.
• Ability to work irregular hours including call hours.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 403-B retirement plan, whole person well-being resources, mental health resources and support, pet benefits, and more.

Pay

$20.38 - $32.60 per hour

Schedule

Full time, Day shift