Surgical 1st Assist Technologist Day Shifts

Job Summary

Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist follows established procedural guides in preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved in direct patient care, and functions as member of the operating room team. Complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital and AORN Standards. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients.

Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays.

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program.

One year OR experience preferred.

Must maintain a current BLS

Current BLS card from American Heart Association

Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time.

Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including:

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018

American College of Surgeons/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center

BCBS – Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018

Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018

American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016

Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017

Certificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist