Surgical Tech III

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is seeking a skilled Surgical Tech to support sterile technique and instrument handling in the operating room. The role requires maintaining an orderly field, counts, and collaboration with the surgical team.

Candidates should have a surgical technology program, CST credentials or equivalent, and current BLS certification. This position supports multiple specialties and contributes to overall patient care and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a surgical technology program or Orlando Health training program.
• 4 years surgical tech experience (CST with 2 years may substitute).
• Maintains current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly surgical field and pass instruments quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Anticipate and prioritize the needs of the procedure steps.
• Participate in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintain the surgical specimen for pathology evaluation.
• Assist in ordering and stocking specialty supplies as directed by management.

Skills

Surgical instrument handling

Sponge/needle counts

Perioperative collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology training program

Orlando Health training program

Job description

Position Summary

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About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care.

We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services.

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A Brief Overview

Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures. Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment to at least one tertiary specialty service.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• 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
• In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, serves as a technical subject matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty.
• Provides scrub services for major procedures in at least 2 surgical specialties (independently with high physician satisfaction).
• Prepares and conducts technical performance-oriented training related to specialty service.
• Serves as a preceptor to perioperative personnel rotating through the scrub roles associated with their primary specialty(s) and/or second circulates on major tertiary procedures.
• Collaborates with surgeons and proactively addresses case needs when performing duties in either the scrub or second circulator roles.
• In collaboration with the clinical leadership, assists in workflow process improvement activities, contributes to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development.
• 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.
• When directed by clinical specialist, inventories and orders specialty instruments, supplies unique to specialty.
• Participates in the clinical orientation of SPD staff, serving as a role model and technical resource.
• Dependable and reliable in performance of Surgical Tech I and II duties.
• Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective participates in departmental performance improvement activities, meets education and certification requirements, upholds Orlando Health philosophy and objectives, contributes to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of:
• Surgical Technology training program; or
• Orlando Health training program.
• Four (4) year surgical tech experience. (CST and two (2) years of surgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience).
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

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