Surgical Technician - Women's Surgery Unit

Position Summary The Surgical Technologist demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures. Status/Shift Full-Time/Days Surgery Department The WPH Peri-Operative Department includes the Operating Room Suite, the Pre-Anesthesia Care Area, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

The WPH Peri-Operative Department, in conjunction with Anesthesia Services, offers peri-operative care to in and outpatient females who meet the anesthesia ASA Class I, II, III or IV physical status criteria of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The major services include elective surgical procedures and GYN Oncology Procedures for women. Patients having local, general, monitored anesthesia care, or regional anesthesia are treated.

The surgical service staffs are scheduled to provide flexible nursing care and services for elective scheduled, urgent and emergency cases around the clock. WPH Surgery Department provides coverage for urgent and emergent cases 24/7. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns.

Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is "Magnet" recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital's 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country.

As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list for 2021. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case. • Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon. • Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure. • Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure. • Responsible for maintaining the surgicalspecimen in a manner which identifies and preservesthem for pathology evaluation. • Assistsin ordering and stocking ofspecialty supplies under the direction of managementstaff and departmental guidelines. • Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. • May have limited accessto areasstoring medications. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures Qualifications Education/Training:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of: • Surgical Technology training program; or • Orlando Health training program Licensure/Certification: Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience: Two (2) yearssurgical tech experience. (CST certification may substitute for the two (2) years ofsurgical tech experience).

Education/Training:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of: • Surgical Technology training program; or • Orlando Health training program Licensure/Certification: Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience: Two (2) yearssurgical tech experience. (CST certification may substitute for the two (2) years ofsurgical tech experience).

Essential Functions • Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case. • Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon. • Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure. • Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure. • Responsible for maintaining the surgicalspecimen in a manner which identifies and preservesthem for pathology evaluation. • Assistsin ordering and stocking ofspecialty supplies under the direction of managementstaff and departmental guidelines. • Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. • May have limited accessto areasstoring medications. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures