Position Summary:
Orlando Health is one of Florida’s most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare systems providing access to nearly two million Central Florida residents and has provided care for more than 4,600 international visitors annually. Our physician practices, diagnostic centers, hospitals and advanced medical treatments and procedures, along with our highly qualified team of medical specialists, have distinguished Orlando Health as a healthcare leader. We are one of Central Florida’s largest employers with more than 23,000 employees and nearly 4,000 affiliated physicians supporting our philosophy of providing a continuum of care that revolves around patients’ needs. As a leading healthcare resource, providing world-class medical care as well as training our future healthcare providers, Orlando Health will continue to foster growth and development throughout the region for generations to come. We are looking for talented individuals to be part of our team.
Orlando Health is hiring Surgical Technologists (levels I, II, and III) across the hospital system with a variety of schedules and locations to choose from depending on your interests and specialties. Our facilities are regularly recognized by Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work, Forbes, Leapfrog, and we have multiple Magnet designation facilities. We offer competitive benefits with a focus on team member well-being, retention, and development. We look forward to the opportunity to be YOUR Best Place to Work.
The surgical technologist 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:
Minimum 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 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:Minimum 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.
Licensure/Certification:Has or willing to obtain BLS/HealthCare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
Experience:Dependent on level offered:
- Level I/Entry - No experience required.
- Level II - One year of experience required.
- Level III - More than one year of experience in multiple specialty areas of care.
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