Job Information
Health First HF Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room in Merritt Island, Florida
POSITION SUMMARY:
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the operating room under the direction of an R.N.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Quality/No Harm: ■ Perform a variety of duties in an operating room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and arrange sterile setups for operations. ■ Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical procedures. ■ Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy. ■ Assist with precepting new technical personnel. Participates in recording data on OR records. ■ Attends in-services and mandatory meetings. ■ Cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient. ■ Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical assistants in the operating room, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in an operative procedure. ■ Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technologist in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.
Customer Experience: ■ Supports Health First philosophy of people-centered caring. ■ Participates in action plans to meet Smart Goals. ■ Displays a positive image and demonstrates a concern for patients, visitors, associates, and physicians. ■ Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others.
Stewardship: ■ Accomplishes turnover in a timely manner, specific to facility by assisting circulator with cleaning and organization of supplies. ■ Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the special needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon’s preference in a cost effective manner.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
■ Graduate of program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology) ■ Certification preferred ■ Three to five years of experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred ■ Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
■ Exposure to bio hazardous waste, substances, and unknown diseases. ■ Vision and hearing to normal range. ■ Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time. ■ Frequent lifting, pulling, reaching, and carrying of light to heavy patients and/or objects. ■ Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
■ Working under stressful situations. ■ Continuous concentration on an activity. ■ Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. ■ Interacts effectively with members of the medical staff and patient care team.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT/SKILLS CHECKLIST:
Job: *Technicians
Organization: *Cape Canaveral Hospital
Title: HF Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Merritt Island
Requisition ID: 066331