Surgical Tech 3-Open Heart

Under general supervision of medical and nursing staff, following policies, procedures and professional guidelines, assists with surgical and endoscopy procedures, provides, assembles and cares for surgical supplies, instruments and equipment before, during and after procedures. Assists with cleaning, restocking and processing of the surgical suite, instruments and equipment as needed. Identifies and reports situations requiring intervention to the RN or Clinician. Serves as a clinical preceptor for new OR scrub tech and OR technician students and serves as a resource person in at least five surgical specialty areas. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Education

• Technical Program Surgical Technologist or Technical Program Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• Certified Surgical Technologists through National Board of Surgical Technology or Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or

• Certified Surgical Technologists through Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) or 

• Certified Surgical Technologists through National Certified Surgical Technician (NCST)

   

Work Experience

• 5 years of progressive surgical tech experience

• CVOR experience preferred