Surgical Tech II

Tenet Healthcare; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Florida is seeking a Surgical Tech II for a per diem, rotate-shift role. The technician works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to prepare the Operating Room for assigned surgical cases and to deliver supplies, instrumentation and equipment as requested by the surgeon.

The role requires knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and readiness to support intraoperative needs.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with BLS (American Heart Association)
• Experience in preparing OR for procedures and delivering instruments
• Maintains sterile technique and CPR recertification

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operating Room for the assigned surgical case
• Deliver medical/surgical supplies, instrumentation and equipment as requested by the surgeon
• Operate equipment and instruments in all services
• Maintain the sterile field and set up quickly in an organized fashion
• Open with circulators and assist in turnover after cases
• Label all drugs placed on the field clearly
• Participate in time-out procedures consistently
• Communicate with circulator and verify specimens

Skills

Surgical procedures

Instrumentation

Sterile technique

CPR certified

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Per Diem

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech II prepares the Operating Room for the assigned surgical case. Delivers medical/surgical supplies, instrumentation and equipment, as requested by the surgeon, during the procedure.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable in surgical procedures and instrumentation
• Able to operate equipment and instruments in all services
• Performs duties using sterile technique.
• Re-opens emergently.
• Maintains the sterile field
• Has all necessary supplies and instruments available.
• Opens with circulators, sets up quickly in organized fashion.
• At end of cases, transports instruments to decomtam, protecting delicate instruments and assisting in turnover.
• All drugs placed on field are labeled clearly.
• Participates in "time-out" procedure consistently.
• Maintains CPR certification and continuing education requirements for re-certification.
• Pays close attention to progress of case, anticipates surgeon’s needs.
• Communicates with circulator, verifies specimens.
• Remains professional with staff, patients and physicians.

Qualifications

Certifications:

• Current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Organization Description

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care hospital. It has served the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities for over 50 years. The hospital was the first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery and has remained on the forefront as one of the areas leaders in cardiac care. PBGMC also offers award winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. Join our team!

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