Certified Surgical Technologist | Open Heart | $15k Sign-On + Relo

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

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgical team in the OR. You will pass sterile instruments, assist with tissue handling, and help maintain asepsis throughout procedures.

Preferred candidates have two years of surgical tech experience (Open Hearts, CV procedures) and hold a Certified Surgical Tech Certification. This is a full-time, on-site role with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Graduation from a formal accredited surgical technician training program.
• Certified Surgical Tech Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon by passing sterile articles, retracting tissue, counting and handling of surgical specimens.
• Remains alert to and safeguards against patient injury while guarding asepsis.

Skills

Sterile technique

Asepsis awareness

Education

High School Graduate

Surgical technician program graduate

Job description

Who We Are & What We Do

Position eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: (i) acceptance of a full-time position (0.9 FTE or greater) (ii) if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months (iii) certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative)

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

• Assists surgeon by passing sterile articles, retracting tissue, counting and handling of surgical specimens
• remains alert to and safeguards against patient injury from electrical/mechanical hazards while guarding asepsis.

Reports

• Nurse Manager

Supervises

• N/a

What You’ll Need To Apply

Required Education

Minimum

• High School Graduate
• Graduation from a formal accredited surgical technician training program.

Required Experience

• none

Preferred

• Two years surgical technician experience
• 2 years’ experience with Open Hearts
• Experience with CV procedures

Required Certification/License/Registry

• Certified Surgical Tech Certification

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.