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AdventHealth · Tarpon Springs, FL

Certified Surgical Tech III

TypeFull time
ScheduleDays
Experience1+ yrs
EducationHS diploma
PostedSep 3
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
✓State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technician in Surgery TS-C (NCCT)
1+ years of experience as certified surgical tech preferred
Education
✓High School Grad or Equiv
✓Technical/Vocational School
Associate preferred
Qualifications
✓Interpersonal Skills
✓Completion of validation skills
✓Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up
✓Knowledge of sterilization techniques
✓Laser skills/training
✓Minimum of one year scrub experience in a multi-disciplinary surgical service
✓Demonstrated specialization in one or more surgical areas as determined by Director
✓Proficient in the English language
✓Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia, surgical site infection prevention, emergency code cart, high and low level disinfection, clinical alarms, medication management, isolation precautions, surgical care of patients age (0-100+), fire safety, AIDET, and SBAR
Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties preferred
Proficient in a minimum of 3 major surgical specialties preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionBenefits from day onePaid time offPaid parental leaveRetirement planLife and disability insurance
AdventHealth
Nonprofit · Altamonte Springs, FL · 42 hospitals · 9 states
4,330open roles
31surgical tech roles open in FL
22 miTarpon Springs to Tampa
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
✓State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technician in Surgery TS-C (NCCT)
1+ years of experience as certified surgical tech preferred
Education
✓High School Grad or Equiv
✓Technical/Vocational School
Associate preferred
Qualifications
✓Interpersonal Skills
✓Completion of validation skills
✓Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up
✓Knowledge of sterilization techniques
✓Laser skills/training
✓Minimum of one year scrub experience in a multi-disciplinary surgical service
✓Demonstrated specialization in one or more surgical areas as determined by Director
✓Proficient in the English language
✓Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia, surgical site infection prevention, emergency code cart, high and low level disinfection, clinical alarms, medication management, isolation precautions, surgical care of patients age (0-100+), fire safety, AIDET, and SBAR
Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties preferred
Proficient in a minimum of 3 major surgical specialties preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionBenefits from day onePaid time offPaid parental leaveRetirement planLife and disability insuranceWellness and mental health resources
AdventHealth
Nonprofit · Altamonte Springs, FL · 42 hospitals · 9 states
4,330open roles
31surgical tech roles open in FL
22 miTarpon Springs to Tampa
Want the next surgical tech job in Florida by email?
Weekly, free, unsubscribe with one click.

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Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Full time

Day

Prepares sterile dressings and clean instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepping for the next patient. Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.

Recognizes and responds immediately to emergency situations appropriately. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Obtains scrubs, gowns, and gloves for surgical procedures.

Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures, displaying knowledge of procedure and patient positioning. Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed. Gowns and gloves the surgeon and assistants.

Assists in draping the sterile field. Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Interpersonal Skills [Required] Completion of validation skills [Required] Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up [Required] Knowledge of sterilization techniques [Required] Laser skills/training [Required] Able to precept and act as resource person and preceptor in multiple surgical specialties [Preferred] Minimum of one year scrub experience in a multi-disciplinary surgical service [Required] Demonstrated specialization in one or more surgical areas as determined by Director [Required] Proficient in the English language [Required] Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia, surgical site infection prevention, emergency code cart, high and low level disinfection, clinical alarms, medication management, isolation precautions, surgical care of patients age (0-100+), fire safety, AIDET, and SBAR [Required] Proficient in a minimum of 3 major surgical specialties [Preferred]

High School Grad or Equiv [Required] Technical/Vocational School [Required] Associate [Preferred] Work

1+ years of experience as certified surgical tech [Preferred] Licenses and

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR Technician in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) [Required] Physical

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

$23.94 - $44.53 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

About the role

Prepares sterile dressings and clean instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepping for the next patient. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.