Surgical Technician Certified (POOL) - Orthopedic SC of Palm Beach
Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in
our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning
physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal:
delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and
communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in
health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for
patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a
national leader in surgical care, SCA's 10,000 teammates operate
more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million
patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit -. -Why join
SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits---
- Positive work culture
- Career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible
on Day 1 of employment
- Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
- Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits
- Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability
insurance
- Excellent 401(k) Plan -Surgical Care Affiliates is currently
seeking a Certified Surgical Technician! -As part of our team the
Certified Surgical Technician will prepare the operating room,
including the sterile field, setting up -surgical -equipment,
supplies and solutions. During -surgery, -the certified surgical
technician will -pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the
-surgeon -and prepare and manage -surgical -equipment. - - -
-Functions as a Certified Surgical Technician in the operating
room/procedure room under the direction of the Registered
Nurse.Assists with gowning and gloving other members of the
surgical team.Assists with the preparation of the operating room
for surgical procedures.Assists with skin preparations and with
draping of patients.Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and
after-care of sterile and un-sterile supplies and equipment.Knows
and practices the principles and procedures of sterile
technique.Handles specimens in accordance with facility policy and
procedures.Removes drapes at end of procedure, cleanses the
patients of prep solution and applies dressing as needed.Cleans
and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns
it to the proper area for storage or processing.Participates in
sponge, instrument and needle count with the circulating
nurse.Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers,
high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, and other designated
processors.Demonstrates ability to understand use, function,
interpretation, documentation, and record-keeping of chemical and
biological indicators related to instrument and equipment
high-level disinfection and sterilization processes.Demonstrates
understanding of operating room/procedure room technical equipment
according to manufacturer's guidelines, policy and
procedures.Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of
supplies.Updates knowledge in surgical techniques and related
nursing care.Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares
room supplies and equipment.Graduate of a recognized and accredited
Certified Surgical Technologist Program.Current BLS
certification.Minimum 2 years previous experience in either a
hospital or ambulatory surgical center setting required. Strong
Orthopedic background preferred.Excellent knowledge of aseptic and
sterile technique.Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing
and walking.Ability to perform lifting and transporting of
patients; and lifting of instrument trays and equipment weighing up
to 50 pounds.Ability to work with minimal supervision and to
organize work in order of importance.Ability to work effectively in
stressful situations and in a variety of peri-operative
environments. - -
Keywords: Surgical Care Affiliates, Boynton Beach , Surgical Technician Certified (POOL) - Orthopedic SC of Palm Beach, Professions , Boynton Beach, Florida
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