Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Educator - $15k Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance ([...]

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Florida seeks a Surgical Technologist to perform surgical procedures, maintain the operating room, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in O.R. and strong interpersonal skills to enhance team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Two years of surgical technologist experience required.
• Ability to scrub independently all cases within the assigned service line.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical procedures and maintains the operating room environment.
• Develops surgical technology standards and mentors new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Performs surgical procedures and other duties related to preparing and maintaining the operating room (O.R.) environment and assisting with patients’ peri-operative care. Develops and promotes surgical technology and practice standards, within and outside the operating and procedural rooms. Assumes additional duties of an assistant service line leader for one or more surgical specialties. Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) developing new procedures and/or instrumentation training; mentoring and supporting new staff members as a preceptor; providing leadership in problem solving within a collaborative team framework; and actively participating in unit quality assurance, lean, and best practice initiatives. Works in partnership with the service line team, RN/Assistant Nurse Manager or RN/Nurse Manager, surgeon, materials management, and preference card coordinator to ensure preference cards are accurate and up-to-date; an orientation/developmental plan is provided to develop competent colleagues; and that efficiency efforts are in place to meet departmental goals and expectations.

Reports:

Registered Nurse (RN)/Assistant Nurse Manager (JC 030303) or RN/Nurse Manager (JC 031001)

Supervises:

None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of a Surgical Technologist program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of surgical technologist experience

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) years of O.R. experience required; five (5) years of O.R. experience preferred. OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Good interpersonal skills (to allow interaction with and direction of other colleagues). Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel applications. Ability to scrub independently all cases within the assigned service line.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.