Surgical Tech First Assist - US-FL-Lake Wales - Surgical Technologist
Company: AdventHealth Lake Wales
Location: Lake Wales
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Surgical Tech First Assist - US-FL-Lake Wales
Job Description
DescriptionAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your
family: --
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Insurance*
- Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without
out-of-pocket tuition expense)
- Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*
- Sign-on Bonus*
- Relocation Bonus*
- Team Based Nursing Model*
- Reimbursement for the NCLEX* * Nursing or BU specific benefits
and perks Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being
part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that
believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift
others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you
can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the
Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you
are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded
team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule:--Full Time Shift:--Days Location: 410 S 11th St, Lake
Wales, FL 33853 The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth
Lake Wales
- AdventHealth Lake Wales is a licensed 160-bed hospital, with
24-hour emergency care and outpatient services including imaging,
rehab, lab and wound care, that has been serving the community and
surrounding areas.
- As a part of the AdventHealth network patients will have
greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new
research, leading-edge technology and an extensive team of medical
specialists.
- Lake Wales is located in Central Florida in between Orlando and
Tampa and is home to the Historic Bok Tower Gardens and Bird
Sanctuary. The role you'll contribute: -- --The surgical
technologist first assistant actively participates in the on-going
management of supply inventories, surgical equipment, operating
room suite readiness and direct clinical and technical assistance
to the surgeon while performing operative and invasive procedures.
This position requires an expanded knowledge of surgical
instrumentation, surgical techniques, human anatomy, surgical
retracting and wound closure. Assembly of complex mechanical
devices, strong anticipatory skills, hand/eye dexterity and
sequential planning are required. This position requires staying
abreast of new products, procedure research and physician
techniques. The surgical technologist first assistant is assigned
the role of first assistant or surgical scrub technologist
depending on departmental demands and supports Surgical and
Endoscopy services. All activities of the surgical technologist
first assistant are under the direct supervision of the
perioperative registered nurse or operating
surgeon/gastroenterologist. Accepts call as assigned. The value
you'll bring to the team:
- Ensures that all required supplies, instruments and equipment
is available for all assigned procedures. Participates in room set
up, preprocedure preparations, intra-operative positioning,
prepping and draping, and room turn over independently or as
directed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization techniques for all
equipment utilized on assigned procedures.
- Demonstrates skills such as tissue handling, providing exposure
in the operative field, use of instrumentation, suturing, and
provision of hemostasis in an anticipatory manner.
- Demonstrates essential mental discipline, attention to detail,
thoroughness, stamina, and concentration during the surgical
procedure.
- Demonstrates flexibility and understanding of assigned work
duties. Adapts to changes in assigned duties as directed.
Prioritizes work responsibilities appropriately. Proactively
assists others with minimal supervision including non-patient care
activities (maintaining procedures supplies, sterilization of
instruments and environment of care.) QualificationsThe expertise
and experiences you'll need to succeed: --- Experience with wound
closure techniques required. --- High school graduate or
equivalent. --- Graduate from an accredited surgical technology
program or military trained surgical technologist with 5 years
minimum experience. --- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert --- Certified
Surgical Technician --- Demonstration of completion of surgical
tech first assist program. ----------------------- Ability to
consistently demonstrate clear communication skills and strong
anticipatory skills. ----------------------- Assembly of complex
mechanical devices, knowledge of a broad spectrum of surgical
instrumentation required. ----------------------- Enhanced
knowledge of a wide breath of surgical procedures, human anatomy
and surgical techniques required. -----------------------
Multi-tasking, organization and ability to make sound judgment
required. The ability to work under stressful circumstances. This
facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with
federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and
ordinances.
Keywords: AdventHealth Lake Wales, Lakeland , Surgical Tech First Assist - US-FL-Lake Wales - Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Lake Wales, Florida
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