surgical tech is often called the ‘right hand or co-pilot’ of the surgeon
Health First has approximately a half dozen surgical tech opportunities currently available, positions feature excellent wages and benefits.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Who knew one of the hottest careers in the market today can be found at a Health First hospital near you?
Soliant Health, a healthcare staffing company, has recently completed an analysis of five of the most in-demand jobs for 2024.
Including data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, Soliant reported surgical technologists (or surgical techs) to be among the most in-demand careers – in addition to audiologists, radiation therapists, respiratory therapists, and occupational therapists.
This is good news for someone looking to start a career in healthcare in the Brevard County area. Even better news … Health First has approximately a half dozen surgical tech opportunities currently available.
What is a Surgical Technician?
A surgical tech performs a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as supporting activities in the operating room under the direction of a registered nurse, including:
■ Preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and arrange sterile setups for operations.
■ Creating, maintaining, and terminating a sterile field for surgical procedures.
■ Properly handling and caring for all instruments and equipment.
■ Checking materials and equipment for proper functioning, safety and adequacy
■ Cooperate with the lead OR nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
■ Anticipating the needs of surgeon and surgical assistants in the operating room, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in an operative procedure.
“The surgical tech is often called the ‘right hand or co-pilot’ of the surgeon because he or she has such an important role in ensuring the operating site is fully equipped prior to the start of a surgical procedure and, perhaps just as importantly, is able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon – immediately providing the proper surgical tool or maintaining a precise sterile field,” said Ginny Garner, Health First Vice President of Nursing.
“In sports terms, one might equate the surgical tech to a field captain – he or she is first on the field to ensure it’s ready for the competition. In the operating room, the field captain is the first in and the last out – ensuring every last detail is in place before our valued patient arrives for his or her procedure. Health First is very lucky to have amazing surgical techs across all four of our hospitals.”
Demand Expected to Grow
According to Health First Chief Clinical Officer Cheyana Fischer, the demand for surgical techs is only expected to grow over the coming decade, thanks in large part to advances in medical technology, including robotic surgery, and the increasing volume of procedures being done to treat many types of illnesses and injuries.
“There has never been a better time to get your foot in the door toward a fulfilling career in healthcare, and these surgical tech opportunities are an excellent example,” said Fischer.
“Across the healthcare industry, we’re in the midst of a perfect storm, so to speak. We have existing needs for these hot career opportunities – and, in turn, there’s a lot to like for those who join Health First – from excellent wages, benefits, a collaborative culture and development opportunities – to the abundant year-round beauty and natural resources the Space Coast has to offer.” n
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