Department: LMH Surgery Status: Pool | PER DIEM
Varies Title: Surgical Tech, First Assist Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital represents Orlando Health’s continued commitment to the Seminole County community, which we have proudly served for 40 years. As a comprehensive acute care facility, the hospital offers a full scope of medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedics, and women’s services with labor and delivery, alongside a future NICU.
Opening with 124 beds, the 455,000 square foot hospital will be able to expand to up to 240 beds. State-of-the-art facilities include operating rooms, catheterization labs, interventional radiology, a vascular lab, an ICU and a full-service emergency department. For labor and delivery, the hospital features six private suites thoughtfully designed to make you feel at home while providing exceptional medical care.
Each suite includes a hydrotherapy tub for laboring, shower, recliner, adjustable bed with a squat bar, wireless and waterproof heart rate monitors for mom and baby, a smart board that integrates patient and nurse information from Epic, WiFi, and televisions. These modern amenities ensure a comfortable and supportive environment for every patient. Features include: Center for Women and Babies Six state-of-the-art operating rooms Three catheterization labs with a dedicated interventional radiology and vascular lab Comprehensive cardiovascular care 16 ICU beds Observation unit Imaging Lab Orlando Health Scripts pharmacy Dining and café Chapel Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health – Lake Mary Hospital: BEST Place to Work for 6 years!
As a new hospital, Orlando Health Lake Mary offers unique opportunities for career advancement, leadership roles, and professional development. Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full-Time & Part-Time only). Flexible Schedules Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,000 a year.
Performs 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. Responsibilities
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. 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 Qualifications High School Graduate Required Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program Required Successful completion of an accredited First Assistant training course which includes didactic and supervised clinical learning components Required 3 Years of recent diversified surgical technology experience Required CST - Certified Surgical Technologist 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 and BCLS - Basic Life Support