Surgical Tech

Full time working 6:45am - 3:15pm at Lakeland Hospital Southern Lakes Surgery Center and Burlington Hospital. Call is one shift per week and every 6-7th weekend for Lakeland Hospital.

Pay Range

• Provides for a clean safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g. assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field instruments suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile dry unobstructed field).
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
• Ensures the environmental disinfection safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e. tables cameras microscopes fracture table and instrument pans) operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures and returning equipment post procedure.
• Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a specialty cart or item ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment sterility and sending damaged items out for repair.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

• No experience required.

• Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF or others).

• Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical electrical chemical radiation blood and body fluids.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Required to wear masks gloves goggles and gowns.
• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program