Surgical Tech - ORMC Surgery - Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues - Night Shift

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to demonstrate sterile technique and operate specialized equipment for a range of procedures. Schedule includes Sat, Sun, 7P-7A and Mon, Tue 11P-7A, supporting OR operations in a large trauma center.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus Surgical Technology training or military medical training, with CST/NCCT eligibility and ongoing BLS certification. One year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Surgical Technology training program or military medical training or equivalent on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case.
• Maintains orderly surgical field and passes instruments to the surgeon quickly and efficiently.
• Anticipates and prioritizes needs of steps in the procedure.
• Participates in sponge, needle and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintains surgical specimens for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under management guidance.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instruments handling

Case cart prep

Counts verification

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology training program

U.S. Military Medical Corps Training

On-the-job training program

Job description

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.

Schedule: Sat, Sun, 7P-7A / Mon, Tues 11P-7A

ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national top-50 rankings in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in four specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, as well as a fourth Top Teaching Hospital and a seventh consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health ORMC is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of:
• Surgical Technology training program; or
• U. S. Military Medical Core Training; or
• Completion of an equivalent on-the-job training program

License/Certification:

• National certification as Surgical Technologist eligible and completed within six months of hire date from one of the following:
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) – renewed every 4 years; or
• Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – renewed annually.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of Surgical Tech experience required.