Surgical Tech Certified (PT) - Gladiolus Surgery Center
Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
US-FL-Fort Myers# of Openings: 1Category: Technician/Clinical
UnlicensedSystem ID: 13390Group Name: LegacyOverviewSurgical Care
Affiliates is currently seeking a Certified Surgical Technician!As
part of our team the Certified Surgical Technician will prepare the
operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical
equipment, supplies and solutions. During surgery, the certified
surgical technician will pass instruments, fluids and supplies to
the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment.Surgical Care
Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities.
We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans
and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional
care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are
driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality
outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at
a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care,
SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities
that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information
on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.Why join SCA? Consider the
following fantastic benefits...Positive work cultureCareer growth
opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance -
eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid
holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and
short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan
Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesFunctions as a Certified
Surgical Technician in the operating room/procedure room under the
direction of the Registered Nurse.Assists with gowning and gloving
other members of the surgical team.Assists with the preparation of
the operating room for surgical procedures.Assists with skin
preparations and with draping of patients.Assists with care,
preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and un-sterile
supplies and equipment.Knows and practices the principles and
procedures of sterile technique.Handles specimens in accordance
with facility policy and procedures.Removes drapes at end of
procedure, cleanses the patients of prep solution and applies
dressing as needed.Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and
equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for storage
or processing.Participates in sponge, instrument and needle count
with the circulating nurse.Demonstrates ability to understand and
use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, and
other designated processors.Demonstrates ability to understand use,
function, interpretation, documentation, and record-keeping of
chemical and biological indicators related to instrument and
equipment high-level disinfection and sterilization
processes.Demonstrates understanding of operating room/procedure
room technical equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines,
policy and procedures.Assists with stocking, replenishing and
preparation of supplies.Updates knowledge in surgical techniques
and related nursing care.Checks updated schedule every morning and
prepares room supplies and equipment. QualificationsGraduate of a
recognized and accredited Certified Surgical Technologist
Program.High School Diploma or GED RequiredCurrent BLS
certification.Minimum 2 years previous experience in either a
hospital or ambulatory surgical center setting required. Strong
Orthopedic background preferred.Excellent knowledge of aseptic and
sterile technique.Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing
and walking.Ability to perform lifting and transporting of
patients; and lifting of instrument trays and equipment weighing up
to 50 pounds.Ability to work with minimal supervision and to
organize work in order of importance.Ability to work effectively in
stressful situations and in a variety of peri-operative
environments.PI176328857
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