Surgical Tech (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Florida is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room activities. The role involves preparing for procedures, supplying instruments, and assisting with sterile field setup and post-procedure clean-up.

The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technician program and hold active CPR/BLS certification. Strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to maintain confidentiality under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• CPR/BLS certification in good standing.
• Ability to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
• Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.
• Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field under the direction of RN Circulator.
• Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.
• Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.
• Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.
• Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
• Promotes safety by actively participating in the 'Time Out' process with the surgical team.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Maintain sterile field

Communication

Team cooperation

Instrument handling

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program

Job description

Job Summary

Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, and providing supplies and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up.

Job Specific Duties

• Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
• Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.
• Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field) under the direction of RN Circulator.
• Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.
• Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.
• Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.
• Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
• Promotes safety by actively participating in the 'Time Out' process with the surgical team.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
• Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions

Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department: OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Job Status: Professional