Surgical Technology Assistant

All 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

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: FT

Shift : Days

The role you'll contribute:

Assists surgical technologists by preparing operating rooms and appropriately arranging surgical equipment and supplies. This is a position for Surgical Technology Students prior to their graduation. It is a temporary position that concludes on the date of their graduation from the surgical technology program.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Under direct and constant supervision of a Certified Surgical Technologist or First Assistant the Surgical Technologist Assistant:

• Ensures operating room is sterile
• Field preparation and maintenance
• Conducts instrument counts prior to surgical procedures
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients
• Provides patients with supportive care during pre-operative phases
• Collects and labels specimens obtained during surgical procedures
• Maintains surgical instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instrument counts throughout procedures
• Assists team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times in an efficient and organized manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Up-to-date knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws
• Ability to understand and process instructions and directions
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Completion of at least one semester of clinical in an accredited school of surgical technology required
• BLS certification required.

2/28/22

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Hendersonville

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24023606

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.