Certified Surgical Technologist

1103 Team Member Services; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Dade City, FL is hiring a Surgical Technician to prepare sterile dressings and instruments, assist in room setup, and support the surgical team. You will handle specimens, ensure sterile technique, and assist with instrument passing during procedures in a busy operating suite.

Minimum one year scrub experience in a multi-disciplinary surgical service is preferred; BLS and CST/certifications are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential.
• Validation skills and sterile technique are required.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and instrument handling is needed.
• Laser skills or training are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile dressings and instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists in terminal cleaning and prepping for the next patient.
• Handles surgical specimens with accuracy and follows safety protocols.
• Obtains scrubs, gowns and gloves; sets up sterile table for procedures.
• Passes instruments to the surgeon and maintains sterile technique during operations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Validation skills

Sterile technique

Sterilization techniques

Laser skills

English proficiency

Surgical specialties knowledge

Education

High School Grad

Technical/Vocational School

Associate Degree

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: 13100 FORT KING RD City: DADE CITY State: Florida Postal Code: 33525

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] Field of Study: N/A Work Experience: 1+ years of experience as certified surgical tech [Preferred]

Additional Information: N/A 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: (Please click the link below to view work 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. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.