Surgical Technologist, First Assistant - Labor & Delivery; Part-Time, Nights

Overview

We are current seeking a Surgical Technologist, First Assistant to perform in the role of first assistant to the surgeon, able to perform all the duties associated with the Scrub Tech III role, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology and carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results.

Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL

Department: Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Type: Part-Time (24 hours)

Shift: Nights

Labor and Delivery Unit

The function of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies (WPHWB) Labor and Delivery Unit is based on the primary care model principles. As a Level III Perinatal Center, comprehensive patient centered obstetrical nursing care is provided for both low and high-risk families during the antenatal, labor and delivery and immediate postpartum periods. The Labor and Delivery Unit (L&D) is composed of twenty eight (28) Labor and Delivery Rooms (LDRs) that provide the expectant family with the opportunity to remain together as a unit during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.

Labor and Delivery provides care for:

• Mothers in active labor with expected delivery, with or without epidurals
• Inductions of labor
• Immediate postpartum recovery
• Immediate newborn care post delivery
• Complications of pregnancy requiring inpatient and outpatient evaluation
• Emotional and physical care for patients requiring medical termination of pregnancy post-fetal demise
• 24-hour Anesthesia service that is available for pain management in labor and anesthesia management during cesarean birth

Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health – Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
• ALL Benefits Start Day One
• ORLANDO HEALTH WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND BABIES

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Serve as the first assistant to the surgeon and perform duties as a Scrub Tech III, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy and physiology and carrying out functions that aid in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results.

Education/Training

• High School diploma
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program
• Successful completion of an accredited First Assistant training course which includes didactic and supervised clinical learning components

Licensure/Certification

• National certification as Surgical Technologist from one of the following is required:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) – renews every 4 years
• Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – renewed annually
• Maintains current BLS/Health Care Provider certification

Experience

Three (3) years of recent diversified surgical technology experience.