SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

2 days ago

Lakeland, FL, United States Watson Clinic Full time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs Patient Care Activities
  • Individualizes perioperative preparation and assists with positioning to meet the needs of the patient and surgeon.
  • Assists with proper positioning of patients by protecting nerve and bony provinces, maintains body alignment to ensure vascular flow and unencumbered respiratory ventilation and maintains patient's privacy.
  • Ensures physical preparation of the surgical suite, i.e. cleaning, stocking, and replacing supplies.
  • Opens sterile supplies onto sterile field using aseptic techniques.
  • Ensures the integrity of the sterile field and initiates corrective measures as appropriate.
  • Complies with Surgery Center protocol and manufacturers guidelines for use, processing and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
  • Checks equipment for safe working order and effective cleaning prior to use.
  • Removes defective instruments and equipment from service and documents specific nature of the problem.
  • Sets up sterile table with instruments, sutures, blades, electrosurgical equipment, suction, prosthesis and solutions needed for each procedure according to Center standards.
  • Scrubs, gowns and gloves according to established Center policy.
  • Counts sponges, needles and instruments with circulator according to Center policy.
  • Gowns and gloves O.R. team members and drapes field.
  • Identifies all specimens and follows special instructions of the surgeon.
  • Prepares surgical incision and applies post-op dressing per surgeon preference.
  • Assists with transport of patients.
  • Assists in keeping surgeon's preference cards current by reporting needed changes to circulating nurse and checks cards at case end to assure that updating is complete.
  • Prepares instruments for return to processing department for decontamination and sterilization.
  • Participates as operating room team member to complete room turnover.
Performs O.R. Duties/Responsibilities
  • Applies basic knowledge of all solutions and medications for use during surgical procedure in accordance with O.R. Standards.
  • Maintains supply of sponges, fluids, sutures and other supplies for use during procedure.
  • Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
  • Uses dexterity and economy of motion in passing surgical instruments.
  • Maintains a neat and orderly sterile field.
  • Discusses the sequence of specific surgical procedures with the operating room team using appropriate medical terminology.
  • Functions as a team member during stress and in crisis situations.
  • Utilizes cost containment principles for use of supplies.
Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Formal training as an O.R. Technician.
Preferred
  • Certified as a surgical technologist
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Previous OR experience, one year.

  • Certified Surgical Technologist

    5 days ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Lakeland Regional Health Full time

    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...

  • Certified Surgical Technologist

    1 week ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Lakeland Regional Health Full time

    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...

  • Certified Surgical Technologist

    5 days ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Lakeland Regional Health Full time

    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...

  • Certified Surgical Technologist

    1 day ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Lakeland Regional Health Full time

    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...

  • Endoscopy Technician

    1 day ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Lakeland Regional Health Full time

    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...

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    2 weeks ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Frontline Dental Implant Specialists Full time

    Role Overview New Teeth Now in Lakeland, FL is seeking a highly skilled, board-certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) whose practice focus is full-arch implant reconstruction . You will lead the surgical implant program, perform complex full-arch and zygomatic implant cases, collaborate with restorative dentists and lab technicians, and contribute to...

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    2 weeks ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Frontline Dental Implant Specialists Full time

    Role Overview New Teeth Now in Lakeland, FL is seeking a highly skilled, board-certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) whose practice focus is full-arch implant reconstruction . You will lead the surgical implant program, perform complex full-arch and zygomatic implant cases, collaborate with restorative dentists and lab technicians, and contribute to...

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    2 weeks ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Frontline Dental Implant Specialists Full time

    Role Overview New Teeth Now in Lakeland, FL is seeking a highly skilled, board-certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) whose practice focus is full-arch implant reconstruction . You will lead the surgical implant program, perform complex full-arch and zygomatic implant cases, collaborate with restorative dentists and lab technicians, and contribute to...

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    1 week ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Frontline Dental Implant Specialists Full time

    Role Overview New Teeth Now in Lakeland, FL is seeking a highly skilled, board-certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) whose practice focus is full-arch implant reconstruction . You will lead the surgical implant program, perform complex full-arch and zygomatic implant cases, collaborate with restorative dentists and lab technicians, and contribute to...

  • Sterile Processing Coordinator-Nights-Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

    5 days ago

    Lakeland, FL, United States Orlando Health Full time

    Position Summary Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes:Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts Paid Time Off (accrued) Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition...