Surgical Tech at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a/

Benefits starting day one

Flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital is seeking a Surgical Tech II to support the LMH Surgery department. The role requires demonstrated sterile technique and proficiency with specialized instrumentation for a range of procedures.

You will maintain a clean and efficient surgical field, assist the surgeon by passing instruments quickly, and participate in counts and specimen handling. Full-time, first shift with 4x10-hour days and rotating call.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Surgical Technology training program or Orlando Health training program.
• Two years of surgical tech experience; CST may substitute.
• Maintains current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews preference and verifies case cart.
• Maintains orderly surgical field and passes instruments quickly.
• Anticipates and prioritizes needs of procedure steps.
• Participates in sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Maintains surgical specimen for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in stocking of specialty supplies.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications.
• Maintains attendance and compliance with policies.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and regulatory standards.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Team communication

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Technology training program

Orlando Health training program

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Department: LMH Surgery

Status: Full-time

Schedule: First Shift | 4x10-hour Shift

Multiple call days per 6-week period

Title: Surgical Tech ll

Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital represents Orlando Health’s continued commitment to the Seminole County community, which we have proudly served for 40 years. As a comprehensive acute care facility, the hospital offers a full scope of medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedics, and women’s services with labor and delivery, alongside a future NICU. Opening with 124 beds, the 455,000 square foot hospital will be able to expand to up to 240 beds. State‑of‑the‑art facilities include operating rooms, catheterization labs, interventional radiology, a vascular lab, an ICU and a full‑service emergency department.

For labor and delivery, the hospital features six private suites thoughtfully designed to make you feel at home while providing exceptional medical care. Each suite includes a hydrotherapy tub for laboring, shower, recliner, adjustable bed with a squat bar, wireless and waterproof heart rate monitors for mom and baby, a smart board that integrates patient and nurse information from Epic, WiFi, and televisions. These modern amenities ensure a comfortable and supportive environment for every patient.

Features include

• Center for Women and Babies
• Six state‑of‑the‑art operating rooms
• Three catheterization labs with a dedicated interventional radiology and vascular lab
• Comprehensive cardiovascular care
• 16 ICU beds
• Observation unit
• Imaging
• Lab
• Orlando Health Scripts pharmacy
• Dining and café
• Chapel

Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health – Lake Mary Hospital

• BEST Place to Work for 6 years!
• As a new hospital, Orlando Health Lake Mary offers unique opportunities for career advancement, leadership roles, and professional development.
• Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full-Time & Part-Time only).
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,000 a year.

Position Summary

Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case.
• Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimen in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of time and supplies.
• Maintains a clear, safe and organized work area.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of:
• Surgical Technology training program; or
• Orlando Health training program
• Two (2) years surgical tech experience. (CST certification may substitute for the two (2) years of surgical tech experience).
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.