Career Center

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 

·     Benefits from Day One

·     Paid Days Off from Day One

·     Student Loan Repayment Program

·     Career Development

·     Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Location: 1500 SW 1^st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Ocala  

·     Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center

·     Affordable cost of living

·     Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)

·     Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments

·     Family friendly with many parks and recreations

·     Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota

·     Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years

·     AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited

·     Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role you’ll contribute:

The position, as a member of the surgical team, provides support to the surgeon and other members of the surgical team in performing surgical procedures in an environment that adheres to perioperative standards and provides for optimal patient safety.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·         Maintains proper body alignment of the patient when assisting with positioning patients for procedures.

·         Utilizes proper aseptic and sterile technique, and appropriate personal protective equipment.

·         Utilizes aseptic technique in preparation of sterile supplies and maintains the sterile field at all times. Assists with monitoring all members of the team for aseptic and sterile technique compliance.

·         Monitors and reports variances in standards of practice utilizing the chain of command in a timely manner.

·         Adheres to AORN Guidelines in maintaining cleanliness in the work area.

·         Ensures all equipment is in working order and appropriately and timely reports and/or corrects deficiencies with equipment or the operating room environment. Removes malfunctioning equipment/instruments per policy.

·         Proactively participates in the safe procedure review process.

·         Adheres to policies regarding handling and removing of bio hazardous materials.

·         Adheres to the surgical count procedure per policy.

·         Demonstrates competence in scrubbing with and assisting the physician by utilizing appropriate priority-setting skills and anticipating the surgeons needs during routine and emergent procedures.  Works efficiently to provide prompt access to sterile items.

·         Adheres to the Surgical Attire (Dress Code) in Sterile Invasive Procedure and Instrument Processing Departments policy.

·         Appropriately precleans instruments at the point of use for terminal sterilization.

·         Serves as an advocate for their patients' safety and comfort.

Qualifications - External

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

·         High school Diploma or equivalent;

·         Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

·         CST certification obtained through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (ST-C) obtained through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) / BLS

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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