Senior Surgical Technologist — OR Support & Sterilization

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West is seeking a Surgical Technologist to facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures. The role involves setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, assisting with patient positioning, and collaborating with the sterile processing team to ensure instrument safety and readiness.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Surgical Technologist program and BLS certification, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support the surgical team throughout

Qualifications

• Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) – American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) – American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) – American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert Grace (BLS GRACE) – Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert RedCross (BLS RC) – RedCross (REDCROSS)

Responsibilities

• Precept and mentor new staff members, fostering skill development and support orientation and onboarding.
• Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens according to established protocols for safe and accurate delivery to the laboratory.
• Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile fields with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies tailored to each case.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently during procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique.
• Collaborates with the sterile processing team to decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Contributes to a safe and supportive environment by adhering to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.
• Verifies that surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly and promptly reports or addresses any issues.
• Monitors and accounts for instruments, sponges, and supplies throughout each procedure to ensure patient safety.
• Assists nursing staff in direct patient care, including preparation, transport, positioning, and draping of patients for surgery.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Cert Grace

BLS Cert RedCross

Job description

Memorial Hospital West is seeking a Surgical Technologist to facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures. The role involves setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, assisting with patient positioning, and collaborating with the sterile processing team to ensure instrument safety and readiness.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Surgical Technologist program and BLS certification, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support the surgical team throughout