*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:* * 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. *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:* * Must be a graduate of a program for Surgical Technology (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology) OR, nationally certified as a surgical technologist. * At least one year 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. **Job:** **Patient / Nursing Support* **Organization:** **Health First, Inc.* **Title:** *Surgical Technologist Internal Traveler* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County* **Requisition ID:** *075382*