Certified Surgical Tech III

Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tarpon Springs, FL is hiring a Full-time Surgical Tech for day shift. You will prepare sterile dressings, assist with room prep, handle specimens, and maintain sterile technique to support surgical teams. Requires CST/CPR and 1+ year scrub experience.

Excellent benefits start from day one, and opportunities for career development. Join a purpose-minded team delivering compassionate care in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as scrub tech or surgical tech in a multi-disciplinary surgical service.
• Proficiency in sterile technique and instrument handling.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile dressings and cleans instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists team with terminal cleaning and prep for next patient.
• Handles surgical specimens with accuracy and follows sterile protocols.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies during procedures.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies and meds for procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sterile technique

Sterilization techniques

English proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Grad

Technical/Vocational School

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1395 S PINELLAS AVE

City:

TARPON SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34689

Job Description:

• Prepares sterile dressings and clean instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepping for the next patient.
• Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.
• Recognizes and responds immediately to emergency situations appropriately.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Obtains scrubs, gowns, and gloves for surgical procedures.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures, displaying knowledge of procedure and patient positioning.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves the surgeon and assistants.
• Assists in draping the sterile field.
• Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpersonal Skills [Required]
• Completion of validation skills [Required]
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up [Required]
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques [Required]
• Laser skills/training [Required]
• Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties [Preferred]
• Minimum of one year scrub experience in a multi-disciplinary surgical service [Required]
• Demonstrated specialization in one or more surgical areas as determined by Director [Required]
• Proficient in the English language [Required]
• Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia, surgical site infection prevention, emergency code cart, high and low level disinfection, clinical alarms, medication management, isolation precautions, surgical care of patients age (0-100+), fire safety, AIDET, and SBAR [Required]
• Proficient in a minimum of 3 major surgical specialties [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of experience as certified surgical tech [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR Technician in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$23.94 - $44.53

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.