Surgical Technologist, First Assistant

1 month ago

Orlando, United States Orlando Health Full time

Position Summary

We are current seeking a Surgical Technologist, First Assistant to perform in the role of first assistant to the surgeon, able to perform all the duties associated with the Scrub Tech III role, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology and carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results.

Shift: Nights

Status: Part Time

Labor and Delivery Unit

The function of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies (WPHWB) Labor and Delivery Unit is based on the primary care model principles. As a Level III Perinatal Center, comprehensive patient centered obstetrical nursing care is provided for both low and high-risk families during the antenatal, labor and delivery and immediate postpartum periods. The Labor and Delivery Unit (L & D) is composed of twenty eight (28) Labor and Delivery Rooms (LDRs) that provide the expectant family with the opportunity to remain together as a unit during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.

Labor and Delivery provides care for:
- Mothers in active labor with expected delivery, with or without epidurals
- Inductions of labor
- Immediate postpartum recovery
- Immediate newborn care post delivery
- Complications of pregnancy requiring inpatient and outpatient evaluation
- Emotional and physical care for patients requiring medical termination of pregnancy post-fetal demise.
- 24-hour Anesthesia service that is available for pain management in labor and anesthesia
management during cesarean birth.

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns. Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is "Magnet" recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital's 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country. As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.

Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health - Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies:

  • Competitive Pay: Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
  • All Inclusive Benefits: Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, and more for full time and part time employees.
  • Committed to Community: Orlando Health provides more than $450 million in total value to the community in the form of charity care, community benefit programs and services, community building activities and more.
  • Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, vice president, Human Resources. "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
  • Demonstrates through clinical practice, a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures.
  • Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
  • Takes part in sponge, needle and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
  • Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimens in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
  • Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
  • Performs under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon.
  • Understands the role of the first assistant in relation to the surgical team under the supervision of the circulating nurse.
  • Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the RN and other members of the surgical team.
  • Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of all surgical procedures and effectively providing assistance to the surgeon during those procedures requiring an assistant.
  • Activities to include, but not limited to, positioning the patient, draping the patient, clamping and tying, cauterizing superficial bleeders, providing exposure through the use of retractors, maintaining a dry field through the use of suction equipment, following and cutting sutures, suturing subcutaneous skin and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
  • In performance of duties must display knowledge and skill in tissue handling, providing exposure, using instruments, suturing, and provision of homeostasis asepsis and infection control
  • Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action.
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in surgical technology practice.
  • Ability to perform in scrub role in all surgical specialties.
  • Demonstrates professional attitude.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
  • Demonstrates clinical expertise and advanced knowledge of patient care techniques related to surgical specialties
  • Assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development and continuing education
  • Participates in orientation of new staff as assigned, serving as a role model and technical resource
  • Dependable and reliable in the performance of Surgical Tech III duties and performs any function of the surgical tech role as fits the needs of the department.
  • Performs all duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education/Training
  • High School diploma.
  • Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program.
  • Successful completion of an accredited First Assistant training course which includes didactic and supervised clinical learning components.
Licensure/Certification

National certification as Surgical Technologist from one of the following is required:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
(www.nbstsa.org) - renewed every 4 years; or
  • Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) - renewed annually.
  • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

Three (3) years of recent diversified surgical technology experience.

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