Surgical Technician - Full-time, Days, Ambulatory Surgery - Baptist Health Care

Job Description

The Surgical Technician II performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. This position works under the supervision of the registered nurse in delivering safe, effective care to the patient during the intra operative period. This position effectively interacts with patients and health care team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards; participates in surgical procedures on patients of all age groups, pediatric through geriatrics: may assist in circulating duties under the direct supervision of a qualified Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Assists surgeon during procedure by passing correct instrumentation, anticipation of needed instrumentation, supplies, equipment.
• Responsible for preparation of sterile field for surgical case that includes instrumentation, supplies and equipment. Maintains accurate immediate use sterilization logs/practices consistent with organization's policy and procedures.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, and storage of procedure trays, instruments, equipment, and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic techniques.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology Required or
• Certificate of Completion Military trained corpsmen, Hospital on the job training program Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-3 years Surgical technologist experience in an acute care or outpatient facility Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse If an LPN, State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Possesses a strong character and unyielding sense of integrity with a "surgical conscious".
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow through.
• Possesses ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality and accuracy.
• Ability to stand for long periods, strength to hold extremities, and/or instrument retractors for long periods.
• Good memory, able to anticipate surgeon and patient needs well in advance.
• Ability to read and understand the English language.
• Knowledge of instrument tracking computer software preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection.
• Knowledge of anatomy related to procedures.
• Able to assemble, troubleshoot, and safely operate all equipment as necessary for procedure.
• Demonstrates the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique. Monitors for and calls attention to breaks in technique and communicates to Circulating RN and Surgeon.
• In conjunction with RN, conducts accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policy.
• Assists the Circulating RN and Anesthesia provider in positioning patients and maintaining their safety.
• Performs surgical scrub according to departmental policies.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.