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HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Surgical Technologist Cert

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Panama City, Florida, us, 32402

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The Surgical Technologists are individuals with specialized education who function as members of the surgical team in the role of scrub person. Surgical Technology Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology—a collaborative effort of the Association of Surgical Technologists and the American College of Surgeons, under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Accredited programs provide both didactic education and supervised clinical experience based on a core curriculum for surgical technology. What you will do / Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile technique, equipment and supplies needed for various surgical procedures. Communicates, interacts and participates in teamwork on the unit. Practices, endorses and provides customer service skills to patients, visitors, physicians and staff. Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patients’ right to privacy by protecting confidential information. Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered. Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues. Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcomes in the patient’s care which results in harm. Attends inservice presentations and completes all mandatory educations requirements. Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety. Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Maintains and safely handles medications to include IV fluids, contrast media. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Performs the surgical scrub and donning gowns, and gloves. Assists team members with gowning and gloving. Sets up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure. May have access to designated areas to transport, assemble, and stock (inventory) of nonscheduled drugs and biologicals to include but not limited to fluids, sterile water, normal saline, and irrigations. Performs appropriate counts with circulator as per policy. Helps in draping sterile field and establishing sterile field. Prepares, anticipates and passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Actively participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. Applies electro-cautery to clamps on bleeders. Hold retractors or instruments as directed by surgeon. Sponges or suctions the operative site. Cuts suture material as directed by surgeon. Coordinates the camera or changes robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by surgeon. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. Prepares sterile dressing. Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential core function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience, and ability necessary to perform this job. Essential Core Functions

Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile technique, equipment and supplies needed for various surgical procedures. Communicates, interacts and participates in teamwork on the unit. Practices, endorses and provides customer service skills to patients, visitors, physicians and staff. Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patients’ right to privacy by protecting confidential information. Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered. Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues. Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcomes in the patient’s care which results in harm. Attends inservice presentations and completes all mandatory educations requirements. Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety. Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Maintains and safely handles medications to include IV fluids, contrast media. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Performs the surgical scrub and donning gowns, and gloves. Assists team members with gowning and gloving. Sets up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure. May have access to designated areas to transport, assemble, and stock (inventory) of nonscheduled drugs and biologicals to include but not limited to fluids, sterile water, normal saline, and irrigations. Performs appropriate counts with circulator as per policy. Helps in draping sterile field and establishing sterile field. Prepares, anticipates and passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Actively participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. Applies electro-cautery to clamps on bleeders. Hold retractors or instruments as directed by surgeon. Sponges or suctions the operative site. Cuts suture material as directed by surgeon. Coordinates the camera or changes robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by surgeon. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. Prepares sterile dressing. Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certified Surgical Technician (CST) About the Hospital

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care, advanced cardiac services, certified women's services, dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services, Advanced Primary Stroke Care, Comprehensive Breast Care Center, and more. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community and the only Level III NICU/PICU in the region. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute and spends substantial resources on charitable care and uninsured support. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. Co-Founder Equal Opportunity

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital by 2x Get notified about new Surgical Technologist jobs in Panama City, FL.

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