Certified Surgical Technologist

Position Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $23.55 Mid $29.44Position Summary
Performs surgical/technical duties while maintaining asepsis and safety in the care of patients, in compliance with standards. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to scrub the surgical procedure along with checking the surgeon's preference for supplies/equipment in order to facilitate smooth running of the Operating Room. In addition, the Surgical Technician anticipates needs of surgeon according to procedure and maintains correct counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse. Responsible for proper handling and identification of specimens on the surgical field. Collaborates with team members and focuses practitioners to recommend changes in policies, procedures, and physicians' preference cards and participates in the implementation. Performs patient care activities according to unit policy procedures Identifies and facilitates opportunities for improvement in the areas of quality care and services, stewardship, employee engagement, communication, accountability and customer satisfaction.

Position ResponsibilitiesPeople At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  • Standard Work Duties: Certified Surgical Technologist
  • Performs surgical/technical duties while maintaining asepsis and safety in the care of patients, in compliance with standards.
  • Anticipates needs of surgeon according to procedure; maintains correct count of sponge's needles, and instruments with circulating nurse.
  • Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to scrub the surgical procedures along with checking the surgeons preference for supplies/equipment in order to facilitate smooth running of the Operating Room.
  • Role models through professional development continuous learning and improvement of competence. Coaches, teaches and mentors others to continuously increase competence of team. Coaches, teaches and mentors others to continuously increase competence of team.
  • Maintains patient comfort, confidentiality and privacy; adheres to HIPAA standards. (Use this standard in-patient care areas and other jobs as appropriate.)
  • Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment, instruments, and systems/technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities.
  • Correctly discards disposable items, prepares, sprays and safely transport instruments to the SPD, assist with operating room clean up between cases and end of day and restock rooms during or at the end of shift each day.
  • Communicate effectively, timely and consistent manner, ensuring a professional and respectful exchange of information and ideas with physicians, patients, and team members.
  • Organizes job functions and work assignments to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames.

Competencies & Skills
Essential:

• Demonstrates good interpersonal, technical and critical thinking skills required to scrub surgical procedures in order to facilitate smooth running of the Operating Room.
• Knowledge of aspectic technique and surgical consciences.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Essential:

• Completion of Accredited Operating Room Technologist course or equivalent training.Completion/Graduation from a surgical technician training program or equivalent.

Essential:

• Basic Life Support

Other information:
Certifications Essential: Certified Surgical Technologist or LRH grandfathered status. Failure to maintain certification will result in disciplinary action or separation of employment.

Experience Preferred: One to three years in acute care Operating Room setting.

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