What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at Tenet Florida Physician Services?
Overview
Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.
At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting surgeon in the office, surgical centers, and hospitals. Responsible for obtaining patient vitals, documents, and entering patient information into EHR/EMR.
Responsibilities
- Functions as first scrub in all specialties, as determined by the Clinical Coordinator
- Prior to the first case of the day, damp dusts all flat surfaces in the operating room
- Organizes table set-up using appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure prior to the start of the case and maintains a sterile field according to departmental policy and procedures
- During each procedure, anticipates surgeon’s needs for instruments, suture, sponges, etc.
- Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policy and procedure. If count is incorrect, follows correct department procedures
- Adheres to principles of aseptic technique during all phases of the surgical procedure
- Assists in maintaining physician preference cards. At completion of case, assembles all instruments and supplies and transports to decontamination area according to departmental procedure
- Assists RN circulator and ancillary personnel in preparation of OR Room for general/terminal cleaning at the end ofthe day
- Thorough knowledge of handling instruments and surgical equipment used throughout the operatingroom. Cleans and prepares for sterilization or usage, instruments or equipment requiring special handling according to departmental procedure and manufacture’s direction
- Takes initiative to notify Bio-med and/or maintenance of defective equipment as established by equipment in good working order on a routine basis. Maintains room supplies and furniture to ensure adequate levels for surgical caseloads
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.
- High School Diploma required
- Graduate of a Surgical Technologist degree program required
- Surgical Technologist certification required
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required
- Strong proficiency in computer based programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work well with other team members and consultants in remote offices as well as independently
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment
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Organization Description
The Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group (PBHN), also known as Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS), is comprised of hospitals and care centers, a large multi-specialty physician group, various ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient diagnostic facilities spanning Palm Beach County. We are the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County and recognized for providing the highest quality healthcare, combining leading-edge health services with patient-centric care. With the greatest longevity in the community, along with hospitals and care centers that span the entirety of Palm Beach County, more patients trust PBHN than any other in the region.
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