Job Summary
Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist follows established procedural guides in preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved in direct patient care, and functions as member of the operating room team. Complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital and AORN Standards. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays.
Position Qualification: (Training, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities)
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program.
One year OR experience preferred.
Must maintain a current BLS
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Current BLS card from American Heart Association
What Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital?
Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time.
Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including:
Cardiac
American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018
American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018
Bariatric
American College of Surgeons/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center
BCBS - Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018
Neurology
Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018
Women's Services
American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016
Hyperbaric Unit
Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017
Surgical 1st Assist Technologist, Per Diem, Flexible Shifts • Hialeah, FL, USA