Surgical Technologist/Cert

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team, passing sterile instruments, retracting tissue, and assisting with specimens.

Minimum education includes High School graduation and formal surgical technician training; certification is required, with two years of experience preferred. Emphasis on asepsis, safety, and teamwork within a diverse, patient-centered facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Graduate.
• Graduation from a formal accredited surgical technician training program.
• Two years surgical technician experience preferred.
• Certified Surgical Tech Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon by passing sterile articles, retracting tissue, counting and handling of surgical specimens.
• Remains alert to and safeguards against patient injury from electrical/mechanical hazards while guarding asepsis.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical technician program

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Assists surgeon by passing sterile articles, retracting tissue, counting and handling of surgical specimens; remains alert to and safeguards against patient injury from electrical/mechanical hazards while guarding asepsis.

Reports:

Nurse Manager

Supervises:

N/a

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

Minimum: High School Graduate. Graduation from a formal accredited surgical technician training program.

Required Experience:

Preferred: Two years surgical technician experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Certified Surgical Tech Certification required.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.