Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized
instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures.

Bayfornt Health

701 6th St.

Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case.
• Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and
efficiently to the surgeon.
• Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimen in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)
throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of:
• Surgical Technology training program; or
• U. S. Military Medical Core Training; or
• completion of an equivalent on-the-job training program

Licensure/Certification:
National certification as Surgical Technologist eligible and completed within six months of hire date from one of the following:
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
(www.nbstsa.org) – renewed every 4 years; or
• Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) – renewed annually.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience:
One year surg tech experience.