Experienced Surgical Lab Technician

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Lab Technician to manage anatomical specimens for educational and research purposes. The role requires strong attention to detail, integrity, and compassion, with responsibilities including specimen procurement and compliance with state and federal regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in surgical skills labs and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in surgical skills labs or operating rooms.
• Preferred: 5 years of surgical experience, experience in multi-specialty surgical operating rooms.

Responsibilities

• Procurement, preparation, and disposition of anatomical specimens.
• Maintaining detailed, secure records of specimens.
• Ensuring compliance with anatomical lab requirements.

Skills

Integrity

Compassion

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Completion of college-level science and/or medical classes

Bachelor’s degree in a science major

Job description

Job Description - Experienced Surgical Lab Technician (24031011)

Job Number:

24031011

Surgical Lab Technician at AdventHealth Celebration

Location Address: 400 Celebration Pl, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Celebration:

• Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital
• Designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility in Disney’s planned community of Celebration, Florida
• Offers a state-of-the-art healing environment serving residents and visitors across multiple counties, integrating clinical solutions that address mind, body, and spirit

Work Hours/Shift: PRN, with flexibility from 5am to 10pm, including 12-hour shifts during busy times. May require travel to Orlando Lab.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Demonstrating Florida Hospital’s Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork
• Procurement, preparation, and disposition of anatomical specimens for educational and research purposes, including transport and cremation. May involve extended travel for tissue procurement trips.
• Maintaining detailed, secure records of specimens with unique tracking numbers, utilizing both physical and digital databases, and establishing quality assurance and inventory management programs.
• Managing animate tissue in compliance with Nicholson Center IACUC guidelines and USDA regulations.
• Providing data to the Florida State Anatomical Board as needed and ensuring all state and federal anatomical lab requirements are met, maintaining current certifications (OSHA, state, federal).

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Required:

• Completion of college-level science and/or medical classes
• Minimum 3 years of experience in surgical skills labs or operating rooms

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science major (preferred)
• At least 5 years of surgical experience
• Experience in multi-specialty surgical operating rooms
• 3-5 years of veterinary care experience

Preferred Licensure or Registration:

• RN, PA, or NP certification
• Surgical First Assist certification

Job Summary:

The Surgical Lab Technician actively participates in outstanding customer service, maintains respectful relationships, and is responsible for procuring, preparing, and disposing of cadaveric specimens for educational and research purposes. Maintains detailed records, supports lab setup and events, and participates in various courses and initiatives, adhering to all applicable regulations and standards.