Certified Surgical Technologist

Company: USPI
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

SurgCenter Northeast, LLC was established in 2013 by a leading group of physicians in their fields to offer safe, high-quality surgical care to our community.--OUR SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:

• Orthopedic
• Hand Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Pain Management
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• ENT.--We are currently hiring a FULL TIME--Certified Surgical Technologist.
  • Monday to Friday schedule
  • No Weekends
  • No Holidays
  • No On Call--Position Description:
    • The main role of the Surgical Scrub Tech is to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
    • Establish and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.--Duties Include:
      • Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
      • Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
      • Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
      • Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
      • Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
      • Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming the source/name of the specimen with the surgeon.
      • Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
      • Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
      • Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
      • Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
      • Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
      • Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
      • Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
      • Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees.
      • Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
      • Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
      • Acts by the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
      • Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.--What We OfferAs a valued member of USPI, your health, and well-being are important to us.We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits.USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life's daily stresses.
        • Competitive wages--
        • Opportunities to better yourself professionally--
        • Health, Dental & Vision Coverage--
        • 401(k) retirement plan--
        • Paid Time Off (PTO)--
        • Company Paid Holidays--
        • Employee Assistance Programs--
        • Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account--
        • Education Assistance--
        • Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance--
        • No Weekends, Holidays, or On Call--Required Skills:USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.-- If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.-- If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.--Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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