Surgical Technologist: Open Hearts & CV Procedures

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in a high-demand hospital environment.

Responsibilities include passing sterile instruments, retracting tissue, counting and handling of specimens, while safeguarding patient safety and maintaining asepsis. Requires formal surgical technician training and certification; two years of Open Hearts and CV procedures experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Graduation from a formal accredited surgical technician training program.
• Certified Surgical Tech Certification.
• Two years surgical technician experience preferred; not 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

Asepsis awareness

Patient safety

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate from accredited surgical technician training program

Tools

Surgical instrumentation handling

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in a high-demand hospital environment.

Responsibilities include passing sterile instruments, retracting tissue, counting and handling of specimens, while safeguarding patient safety and maintaining asepsis. Requires formal surgical technician training and certification; two years of Open Hearts and CV procedures experience are preferred.