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Temple Terrace, FL, 33637
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ST, Healthcare
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Contract - Full Time
Position Description:
The Surgical Technician/Tissue Processing Technician is responsible for the sterilization of surgical equipment, arrange surgical equipment and adjust medical tools to ensure that the surgical devices are functioning properly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions
• Assists team members to place and position patient on table
• Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves
• Aids team to don gowns and gloves
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operation.
• Puts dressings on patient following surgery
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation
• Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides and sterilizers
• Cleans operating room
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
• Surgical Technologist certification as applicable per state and/or client requirement
• One year experience as a Surgical Technician preferred (Tissue Processing Technologist – only) Prefer a degree in biology related field which includes a degree / certification as a Surgical Technologist
• Current CPR card
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Group, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Group
Maxim Healthcare Group has making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim’s commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Maxim Healthcare is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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