Job Description
The Surgical Technician III 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. Maintains current knowledge / certification.
Maintains supplies / inventory for department. Performs all responsibilities / duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
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
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and
- Technical Diploma / Certificate Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology Required or
- Certificate of Completion Military trained corpsmen, Hospital on the job training program Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse If an LPN, State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required (For LPNs only)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Must be able to return to the hospital / facility within 30 minutes of a Callback.
- Possesses a strong character and unyielding sense of integrity with "a surgical conscious"
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow through very important
- Ability to stand for long periods, strength to hold extremities, and / or instrument retractors for long periods
- Possesses ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality and accuracy
- Good memory, able to anticipate surgeon and patient needs well in advance.
- Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection.
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.
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