Labor & Delivery Certified Surgical Technologist

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Tampa is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to support operating room teams with sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient safety throughout procedures. In this role, you will prepare dressings, assist the team, obtain supplies, and maintain sterile fields while ensuring compliance with safety standards and hospital policies.

Night shifts and on-call duties are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as certified surgical tech.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment and sterile field setup.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques.
• OB experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 and responds to emergencies.
• 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.
• 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 and maintains sterile technique.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument setup

Emergency response

Precepting/mentoring

English proficiency

Surgical teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Vocational Training

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Surgical instruments

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:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

3100 E FLETCHER AVE

City:

TAMPA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33613

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. Other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Shift:

3 nights/week 1845-0715. 2 on-call shifts in 6-week schedule

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 Equivalent [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of experience as certified surgical tech
• OB experience [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 - Certified (NTSC) [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.