Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist - ASC

Crestview, FL

Pay: $24 per hour

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid BLS certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, co‑workers, and the public.
• Patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.
• Working knowledge of all equipment and procedures.
• Understanding of the healthcare field, medical specialty, and medical terminology.
• Proof of influenza vaccination annually.
• Completion of two‑step PPD (for new staff) or annual PPD (for staff in SE) per required regulations.
• Completion of all regulatory competencies prior to beginning work in the ASC.
• Strong desire to provide excellent customer service; comply with rules and regulations of accountable organizations; maintain high ethical and professional standards; and foster continuous professional improvement.
• Prior assistance with the operation of the C‑Arm requires completion of C‑Arm competencies.

Duties

• Assists in bringing patients to pre‑op, recovery, and transportation for discharge.
• Assists patients with medical forms, as necessary.
• Exercises confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Accurately completes applicable paperwork; ensures patient medical records are complete.
• Prepares all forms and requisitions as instructed by the provider.
• Returns patient calls in a timely manner.
• Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere of customer service, teamwork, mutual respect, professionalism, and accountability.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit; and confirming patient ID.
• Sets up the sterile field on the Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, medications, and equipment needed for procedures.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Ensures team members, patient, and procedure suite maintain the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time‑out procedure.
• Assists physicians with surgical scrubs and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure; anticipates surgeon’s needs by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure.
• Measures, passes, and holds medications, hemostatic agents, instruments, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Performs surgical support tasks as directed by the surgeon.
• Coordinates camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.
• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety, and OSHA standards as specified by state and company standards.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, state, company, and any other applicable policies and procedures.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Stabilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations and/or procedures; maintains clean and hygienic environment.
• Operates, sterilizes, and maintains necessary equipment, including but not limited to the autoclave, RFA machine, etc.
• Monitors the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance.
• Assists with positioning the patient using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injuries.
• Secures dressings after incision closure.
• Assists nursing staff with obtaining and recording vital signs, pregnancy tests, and glucometer checks.
• Monitors personal and other applicable staff task buckets in the EMR.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.