Surgical Technologist PRN

The Advanced Center for Surgery

is a busy, multispecialtyambulatory surgery center in Vero Beach, performing outpatient procedures in Orthopedics and Neurology.
We are an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, which provides first-class surgical services for local communities, and we recognize our employees as our number one asset.
USPI’s mission is to treat each patient and every family as if they were our own.
Each patient, each family, each and every time.
If you share our mission, please reach out to discuss joining our team.
We are currently searching for a

Full TimeSurgical Scrub Tech

to join our team.
MAKO Robotic Experience a bonus.
Candidates must beprocess-oriented and driven to maintain a superior Culture of Safety while living our mission of treating each and every patient as if they are a member of our family.
Additionally, successful candidates will be focused on excellent customer service, have the ability to multi-task, the ability to show flexibility in assignments, maintain scrupulous infection control standards, maintain professional competencies, and have the ability to work as part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team.
to be involved in various committees and ancillary functions throughout the facility on an as-needed basis.
Position is:
WEEKDAYS ONLY
NO HOLIDAYS
NO WEEKENDS
NO CALL
Position

Description:
The main role of the Surgical Scrub Tech is to anticipate the needs of the surgical team
Establish and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
Duties Include:
Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming the source/name of the specimen with the surgeon.
Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees.
Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Additional Duties include:
Assisting the Materials Manager and serving as a backup to the Materials Manager.
This role is responsible for the procurement of all supplies in the surgery center with the exception of food and drugs.
The responsibility of the position includes receiving, stocking, and case-pulling of supplies.
Also assisting Accounts Payable with receivers. Other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager.

Required Skills:
High school graduate or equivalent
Previous clinical experience in Operating Room environment desired.
Certification in OR Technology preferred.
Current certification in CPR
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
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