Lead Surgical Technologist - Main OR

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Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• →Coordinates surgery schedules for physicians' operating rooms, including times, procedure names, and consents. 
• →Ensures sterility of all items in the sterile field to prevent surgical infection.
• →Ensures patient safety within the operative environment.
• →Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.
• →Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases using physician preference lists and knowledge of procedures, patient positioning, and sterile technique.
• →Validates correct patient and operative site, keeps accurate counts, labels medication/fluids, adheres to safe handling and disposal of sharps, and maintains a safe, clean environment for patients.
• →Acts as a liaison between physicians and operating room staff.
• →Serves as a preceptor, role model, and resource for team members, coaching and teaching new team members and students.
• →Increases clinical knowledge and skills independently, working with unfamiliar procedures and surgeons to expand and develop new skills.
• →Works with equipment specialists, managers, and supply utilization specialists to ensure availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• →Sets up the operating room with supplies and instruments, and works with the hospital surgical coordinator for instrument and supply preference sheet changes.
• →Performs other duties as assigned.

• Interpersonal Skills [Required]
• Completion of validation skills [Required]
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up [Required]
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques [Required]
• Laser skills/training [Required]
• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify treatment plans utilizing patient care protocols. [Required]
• Optimize the use of equipment based on the order or protocol [Required]
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed. [Required]
• Maintain records and communicate information. [Required]
• Utilize and adapt to computer systems, and applications, effective oral and written communication skills [Required]
• Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care which addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety age-appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department. [Required]

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

• Successful Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

• 1+ years or experience [Required]

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR Technician in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) [Required] OR State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required]
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Preferred] OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Preferred]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.