Surgical Technologist - District Float Pool - up to $15K Sign on Bonus - Float Pool
Memorial Healthcare System

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

Assists nurse with patient care.
Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

Demonstrates flexibility and competency to provide patient care throughout the South Broward Hospital District to a variety of patient populations.
Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.

Assists in decontamination, preparation and sterilization of instruments in sterile processing.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years' of experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Climbing = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 40%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Heating Devices = 80%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 80%
• Latex = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Radiation = 0%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Sitting = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 80%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net

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