Surgical Tech

MEDAESTHETICS; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in St. Petersburg, FL seeks a Surgical Technologist to prepare and organize operating room equipment and supplies for various procedures.

You will anticipate surgeon and patient needs, assist with specimens, medications, dressings, and maintain a sterile environment throughout procedures. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1-2 years of experience as a surgical technologist, BLS certification, and ongoing in-services/education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a surgical technologist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required.
• Continuing in-services and education program required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies for various surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure.
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.
• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures.
• Utilize proper body mechanics when moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and tables to prevent injury.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education of OR staff.
• Stock and restock medical supplies.
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments.
• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: St Petersburg - St Petersburg, FL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
• Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
• Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis
• Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments
• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment

Qualifications: Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Surgical Technologist certification is preferred

Other Requirements:

• 1-2 years’ experience working as a surgical technologist
• Continuing in-services and educations program required
  • Current Basic Life Support certificate required
  • Ability to interact comfortably with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a stressful environment