Job Description

Job Description

Description
Surgical Technologist II AdventHealth Ocala

Location Address: 1500 SW 1st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ocala

* Horse Capital of the World
* Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota
* Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years
* Florida Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited
* Spectacular springs throughout the county

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Days 40 hours per week.

You Will Be Responsible For:

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure

Scrubs, gowns, and gloves

Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and

medications/solutions needed for procedure displays knowledge of procedure and patient positioning

Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed

Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants

Helps in draping sterile field

Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure

Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure

Prepares sterile dressings

Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization

Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room

Assists in prepping room for the next patient

Works with RN and team members to provide safe patient care

Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy

Recognizes/ responds immediately to emergency situations appropriately

Displays awareness of and participates in cost effective behaviors endorsed by the organization

Performs duties in a timely manner, communicates all updates/ delays to team members/ team leader

Communicates supply problems appropriately, restocking supplies for the unit as needed

Readily accepts assignment or changes in assignment, maintains a positive attitude if asked to float to another room/ unit

Willingness to change schedule to meet unit staffing needs

Demonstrates competencies as defined by individual unit

Increases clinical knowledge/ skills independently, working with unfamiliar procedures/ surgeons to expand/ develop new skills

Takes responsibility for decisions, actions and results, delivers on commitments

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Interpersonal Skills

Completion of validation skills

Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up

Knowledge of sterilization techniques

Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

Organization, promoting, and conducting relative In-services on unit

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Graduate/ GED

Successful Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

AS in Surgical Technology

Three years experience as a CST

Conducts four in-services per calendar year

Takes turn at role of CST Representative in unit shared governance

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Certified Surgical Technician

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

LIVING OUR SERVICE STANDARDS

How we treat those we serve and each other is what sets us apart from other healthcare organizations. We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel loved, cared for, and at ease. Whether you are clinical or non-clinical, your actions and behaviors can create an environment that either builds trust or causes anxiety and fear. We have made it easy for you to ensure that you are always building trust and providing excellent care by exhibiting our Service Standards.

All team members will be held accountable for consistently living out our 16 Service Standards and the additional behaviors listed below to ensure that every person, every time has an exceptional experience.

KEEP ME SAFE

I make safety my number one priority.

I protect privacy and confidentiality.

I keep my environment clean.

I follow the dress code and wear my badge correctly.

LOVE ME

I treat others with uncommon compassion.

I nurture whole-person care through CREATION Health.

I treat others with fairness and respect.

I listen and communicate using iCARE. (Introduce, Connect, Anticipate, Reinforce, Extend)

MAKE IT EASY

I help guests to their destination.

I speak highly of others to provide connected care.

I collaborate to create solutions, not excuses.

I innovate and continually seek ways to improve our work.

OWN IT

I am positive and aim to exceed all expectations.

I follow through on commitments.

I use discretion with personal devices.

I recover service and restore trust using ACT. (Acknowledge/Apologize, Correct, Thank)

Team members must conform to all AdventHealth organizational and departmental policies and procedures including but not limited to:

Mission

Vision

Values

Code of Conduct as outlined in the Guidelines for Employees handbook

Establishes and maintains a history of regular attendance; makes appropriate use of PDO and observes department call-in procedures for absence; establishes and maintains punctual work habits. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.

Attends and participates in mandatory facility-wide and department training/meetings as required (including but not limited to: ALN, safety training, etc.). Is able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of fire, safety, security, and disaster procedure regulations as presented in orientation, outlined in the safety manual, and as pertains to each work area.

Required to respond to emergency situations (i.e. disasters, hurricanes, etc.) by reporting to department and staying until the crisis is over or your position is covered by incoming personnel. This is a mandatory requirement. Refusal to respond may result in termination.

Contributes to the successful achievement of department-stated goals and objectives and will facilitate staff cohesiveness and communication.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Conducts themselves in a calm and collected manner at all times

Demonstrates patient/customer focused, compassionate behavior

Takes responsibility for decisions, actions and results, and delivers on commitments

Cooperates and collaborates with team members and others

Complies with the Corporate Institutional Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Demonstrates compliance with all federal, state and local laws; rules and government

Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients/customers and families

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist II is a member of the health care team who performs technical support in the perioperative period under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse according to the accepted clinical standards of care.

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