ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH’s Temporary Staffing Pool (TSP) Program provides the opportunity to work in temporary full-time or temporary part-time positions to cover staffing needs for a 12, 24, or 36 week contract at an elevated hourly rate. TSP employees are assigned shifts through a float pool to areas congruent with their clinical specialty and can be assigned to work at various locations.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Operating Room Surgical Technician functions in the surgical scrub role for operative and invasive procedures and performs all related duties as assigned, and may assist in circulating duties under RN supervision. They will perform one or more special assignments to maintain specialty service. They will submit one or more customer service or expense reduction initiatives annually.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
· Maintains asepsis in surgical suite. Observes all members of surgical team for breaks in technique.
· Tracks implants and handles equipment per manufactures guidelines.
· Identifies opportunities to reduce waste and expense.
· Efficiently uses time in setting up and turning over room.
· Has the ability to scrub all cases in all services efficiently.
· Demonstrates flexibility with assignments to benefit, entice or flow.
· Demonstrates effective teaching skills with good communication and standards of behavior compliance.
· Can demonstrate, educate and measure competency on specialty equipment within service specialty.
· Restocks supplies in the department as needed.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· High School or GED required.
· Graduate of accredited program for Surgical Technologist.
· National certification or certification eligible.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.