OR Surgical Technician Med Plaza

• DEPARTMENT: 16510 - Med Plaza OR
• LOCATION: 311 9th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

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 is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

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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