Lead Certified Surgical Technologist

United Surgical Partners International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

401(k) and access to retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International in Tampa, Florida seeks a Surgical Tech to support surgical teams by maintaining a sterile environment and anticipating needs during procedures.

The ideal candidate will have surgical experience and excellent communication skills. The role offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year spine/ortho surgical experience required.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sterility of all supplies and instruments during surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Transport surgical equipment to cleaning areas.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of surgical technician program

Job description

Position Description

The main role of the Surgical Techis to anticipate the needs of the surgical team; establish and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Duties Include

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Required Skills

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Required Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience
• Minimum of 1 year spine/ortho surgical experience required
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians