Surgical Technologist (1045A-1115P)
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Surgical technologist wanted for three 12-hour shifts 0645-1915 Monday-Friday with weekend rotation. Position requires regular and holiday call weekend rotation based upon unit needs. Hours and call needs may vary based on the needs of the unit 30 minute response time required
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The Surgical/Minor Procedure Technologist is an unlicensed assistive person who works under the supervision of a surgeon/proceduralist circulating Registered Nurse or other licensed practitioners to help ensure that the operating room environment is safe that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The surgical technologist handles instruments equipment and supplies necessary for the procedure performing tasks that include but are not limited to performance of aseptic technique setting up the sterile field handing instruments/equipment to the surgeon/proceduralist labeling medications on the back table preparing sterile dressings care of instruments participating in sponge needle and instrument counts and participating in the sign in timeout and sign out of procedures.
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Position Responsibilities
Implements protective measures to prevent skin or tissue injury due to heat sources lasers and external pressure applied by heavy instruments/equipment or by members of the operative/procedural team.
In collaboration with the RN circulator monitors the sterile field and operative team for breaks in technique or compromise to the sterile field to prevent potential adverse clinical events such e.g. infection.
Ensures that the use of instruments supplies and equipment does not compromise patient or team safety by employing principles of safe instrument and equipment handling.
Properly identifies collects and transfers specimens to RN circulator as directed by surgeon/proceduralist.
Participates in and performs needle sponge and instrument counts as established in hospital policy.
Implements latex precautions as needed protecting patients at risk with latex allergy/sensitivity from exposure to natural rubber by hospital policy and guidelines.
In collaboration with the surgical team actively participates in the Universal Protocol Sign In TIME OUT and Sign Out for each procedure
Maintains awareness of patient Allergies and implements latex precautions as needed protecting patients at risk with latex allergy/sensitivity from exposure to natural rubber by hospital policy and guidelines
Ensures sterility of instrumentation and equipment for procedures; checks integrity of packages before opening checks chemical indicators for appropriate color change and recognizes and initiates corrective action for any compromise of sterility.
Assists with patient transfers taking care to prevent shearing injuries to patients
Position Requirements
High School Diploma required; Graduate of Surgical Technology program required
American Heart Association BLS required upon hire
Certified surgical technologist preferred
Minimum of 1 year experience in hospital or outpatient surgery setting as a surgical technologist preferred
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
About Company
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware an ... View more
