*POSITION SUMMARY:* To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the operating room under the direction of an R.N. *PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:* *Quality/No Harm:* * Perform a variety of duties in an operating room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and arrange sterile setups for operations. * Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical procedures. * Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy. * Assist with precepting new technical personnel. Participates in recording data on OR records. * Attends in-services and mandatory meetings. * Cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient. * Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical assistants in the operating room, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in an operative procedure. * Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technologist in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list. *Customer Experience: * * Supports Health First philosophy of people-centered caring. * Participates in action plans to meet Smart Goals. * Displays a positive image and demonstrates a concern for patients, visitors, associates, and physicians. * Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others. *Stewardship:* * Accomplishes turnover in a timely manner, specific to facility by assisting circulator with cleaning and organization of supplies. * Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the special needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon’s preference in a cost effective manner. *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:* * Graduate of program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology) * Certification preferred. * Three to five years of experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred. * Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* * Exposure to bio hazardous waste, substances, and unknown diseases. * Vision and hearing to normal range. * Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time. * Frequent lifting, pulling, reaching, and carrying of light to heavy patients and/or objects. * Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift. *MENTAL DEMANDS:* * Working under stressful situations. * Continuous concentration on an activity. * Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. * Interacts effectively with members of the medical staff and patient care team. **Job:** **Technicians* **Organization:** **Cape Canaveral Hospital* **Title:** *Surgical Technologist - Surgical Float Pool* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Merritt Island* **Requisition ID:** *072946*