United Surgical Partners International, Inc
Certified Surgical Technologist
United Surgical Partners International, Inc, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Certified Surgical Technologist
Certified Surgical Technologist at Advanced Surgery Center of Tampa, established in 2015, is South Tampa’s premier outpatient surgery center for spine, orthopedic, and pain management procedures. We are an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, who provides first-class surgical services to local communities, and we recognize our employees as our number one asset. USPI’s mission is to treat each patient, each family, every time as if they were our own.
NOW OFFERING $5000 SIGN‑ON BONUS
Position Description The main role of the Surgical Tech is to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and establish and maintain 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; responsible for sponge, needle, and instrument count pre‑operatively and intra‑operatively 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 source/name of specimen with 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 and 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 in accordance with 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.
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 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.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience.
Minimum of 1–3 years spine/ortho surgical experience required.
Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred.
Must possess strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed.
Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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NOW OFFERING $5000 SIGN‑ON BONUS
Position Description The main role of the Surgical Tech is to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and establish and maintain 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; responsible for sponge, needle, and instrument count pre‑operatively and intra‑operatively 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 source/name of specimen with 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 and 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 in accordance with 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.
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 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.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience.
Minimum of 1–3 years spine/ortho surgical experience required.
Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred.
Must possess strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed.
Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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