Surgical Tech III Position Available In Osceola, Florida

Position SummaryDepartment:

STC SurgeryStatus:

Full-TimeShift:

First |

On-Call Required:

One night per week and one weekend per month

Title:

Surgical Tech | Surgical Technologist

ORLANDO HEALTH – ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL

Situated in the heart of St. Cloud, Florida, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is an 84-bed acute-care community hospital offering comprehensive emergency, inpatient and outpatient care. Specialties include cardiology, critical care, infectious disease, orthopedics, radiology and surgical services. The ER features a designated geriatric section for specialized emergency care, and the hospital has earned The Joint Commission s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation. The campus also is home to Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center. Orlando Health St. Cloud has been recognized as an outstanding employer in the healthcare industry on a national level, receiving Modern Healthcare s Best Places to Work award in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, it s our promise to you.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH – ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL

Competitive PayEvening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits – that start day one!

Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees (ask the recruiter for more info about our benefits!)Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State EmployerForbes has named Orlando Health as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024. Employee-centric Orlando Health St. Cloud has been recognized as an outstanding employer in the healthcare industry on a national level, receiving Modern Healthcare s Best Places to Work award in 2022, 2023, and 2024 ResponsibilitiesPosition SummaryDemonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures. Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment to at least one tertiary specialty service. Essential Functions Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon. Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure. Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure. Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimen in a manner which identifies and preservesthem for pathology evaluation. Assistsin ordering and stocking ofspecialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, serves as a technical subject matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty. Providesscrub servicesfor major proceduresin at least 2 surgical specialties(independently with high physician satisfaction). Prepares and conductstechnical performance-oriented training related to specialty service. Serves as a preceptor to perioperative personnel rotating through the scrub roles associated with their primary specialty(s) and or second circulates on major tertiary procedures. Collaborates with surgeons and proactively addresses case needs when performing duties in either the scrub or second circulator roles. In collaboration with the clinical leadership, assists in workflow process improvement activities, contributes to organizational effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. May have limited accessto areasstoring medications. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

QualificationsEducation/Training:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of:

Surgical Technology training program; orOrlando Health training program

Licensure/Certification:

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience:

Four (4) years surgical tech experience. (CST and two (2) years of surgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience)