Surgical Tech

Foundation MedAesthetics; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation MedAesthetics is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in operative procedures in a busy Saint Petersburg, FL facility. You will prepare and organize OR equipment, anticipate needs, handle specimens and medications, and maintain a sterile field throughout surgeries.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of surgical tech experience, and a current BLS certificate. Certification is preferred. Strong communication under stress is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a surgical technologist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required.
• Ability to interact with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a stressful environment.

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 during procedures.
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Participate in orientation and 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.

Skills

Sterile technique

OR preparation

Patient positioning

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist certification preferred

Job description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical proceduresAnticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedureTake care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressingsSet up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during proceduresUtilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnelFollow relevant safety and sanitation guidelinesParticipate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basisParticipate in stocking and restocking medical suppliesInspect, replace, and sterilize medical instrumentsProvide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipmentEducation: High school diploma or equivalentExperience: Surgical Technologist certification is preferredOther Requirements:1-2 years’ experience working as a surgical technologistContinuing in-services and educations program requiredCurrent Basic Life Support certificate requiredAbility to interact comfortably with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a stressful environment