What are the responsibilities and job description for the CST Ortho Lead position at UF Health?
At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors.
\As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more — more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.
Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Director/Manager/ Charge Nurse/ and RNs, the Ortho Lead Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is responsible for providing an aseptic environment within the perioperative arena. Surgical conscience is of the utmost importance. Must be well versed in the basics of routine surgical, diagnostic and orthopedic cases. The CST Ortho Lead is responsible for training of new ortho staff on ortho instrumentation, equipment, routines and surgeons' preferences.
Qualifications:Education:
- Post High School
Special Training Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Surgical Technology Certification required or LPN license
- BLS
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Minimum 5 years of orthopedic experience with major emphasis on total joint replacements
