Surgical Tech Iii Jobs

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Position Summary
Demonstrates 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.
• Serves as a preceptor to perioperative personnel rotating through the scrub roles associated with their primary specialty(s) and
• Assistsin ordering and stocking ofspecialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines
• Prepares and conductstechnical performance-oriented training related to specialty service.
• In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, serves as a technical subject matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty.
• 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.
• Providesscrub servicesfor major proceduresin at least 2 surgical specialties(independently with high physician satisfaction).

/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.

Other Related Functions:

• Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective participates in departmental performance improvement activities, meets
• When directed by clinicalspecialist, inventories and ordersspecialty instruments, supplies unique to specialty.
• Dependable and reliable in performance of Surgical Tech I and II duties.
• Participatesin the clinical orientation of SPD staff, serving as a role model and technical resource.

education and certification requirements, upholds Orlando Health philosophy and objectives, contributes to organizational
effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development.

Education/Training:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of:

• Orlando Health training program
• Surgical Technology training program; or

Licensure/Certification:
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification

Experience:
Four(4) yearsurgical tech experience. (CST and two (2) years ofsurgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience)