Cardiovascular Operating Room; CVOR), Surgical Tech III

Overview

Status: Full-Time

Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Schedule: Days

Title: Surgical Tech

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County. Located in Clermont, FL, the hospital has a team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals dedicated to delivering expert and compassionate care.

Facility: South Lake Hospital

Location: Clermont, FL

Status: Full-Time

Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Schedule: Days (4x10s with on-call rotation)

• Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case.
• Maintain an orderly surgical field and pass instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Participate in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintain the surgical specimen in a manner that identifies and preserves it for pathology evaluation.
• Assist in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management and departmental guidelines.
• Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Participate in Environments of Care Quality Indicators (Q1) activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Practice efficient use of supplies.
• Maintain a clear, safe and organized unit.

• Education/Training:
  High school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of one of the following:
  • Surgical Technology program, or
  • U.S. Military Medical Core Training, or
  • Equivalent on-the-job training program with 7 years recent surgical tech experience.
• Licensure/Certification:
  National certification as Surgical Technologist eligible and completed within six months of hire date from one of:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by NBSTSA (NBSTSA) – renewed every 4 years;
  • Tech in Surgery - Certified by NCCT – renewed annually.
  Maintains current BLS/Health Care Provider certification.
• Experience:
  2-4 years of experience as a Surgical Tech is required.