Mayo School of Health Sciences. Surgical Technology Program. Jacksonville, Florida.

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1 Mayo School of Health Sciences Surgical Technology Program Jacksonville, Florida

2 Surgical Technology Program PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Students enrolled in the Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Sanford Brown Institute, Concorde Career Institute, and North Florida Institute surgical technology programs complete surgical rotations in general surgery and outpatient surgery at Mayo Clinic during the final phase of their education. The Mayo School of Health Sciences (MSHS) coordinates the clinical training experience for students from affiliated schools listed above. The length of the program is flexible and depends on the home institutions requirements. ACCREDITATION Mayo Foundation is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission. Higher Learning Commission 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL (800) (312) Fax: (312) AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS To complete a rotation with the Mayo School of Health Sciences, you must be enrolled in either Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Sanford Brown Institute, Concorde Career Institute, or North Florida Institute s surgical technology program. For more information or to enroll in program, please contact: Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ) Surgical Technology Program 501 West State Street Jacksonville, FL (904) or (904) [email protected] or [email protected] Sanford Brown Institute Fortune Parkway, Suite 501 Jacksonville, FL (904) Contact: Patti Ward [email protected] 1

3 Concorde Career Institute 7960 Arlington Expressway Jacksonville, FL (904) Contact: Luis Melendez North Florida Institute University Blvd, West Jacksonville, FL (904) Contact: Tina Betros FACILITIES Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville performs thousands surgeries each year, ranging from straightforward and routine to emergent and highly complex. Surgical procedures at St. Luke s Hospital - part of Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville - include cardiac, orthopedic, trauma/critical care and urologic, in addition to organ transplants. The vast number and type of surgeries, in combination with our highly educated faculty, make Mayo an ideal educational setting for you to receive your surgical technology training. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville was established in 1986 as a comprehensive medical facility in the southeastern United States. At Mayo advanced programs in education and research support the highest-quality patient care. St. Luke s Hospital, located a few miles from the clinic, provides essential patient care experiences for students and trainees. It is a modern 289-bed facility with operating rooms, transplant and epilepsy units, and advanced cardiac and neurosurgery facilities. Plans also are under way to build a new Mayo Clinic hospital on the Jacksonville campus. GRADUATION AND CERTIFICATION Upon successful completion of your Surgical Technology Program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo School of Health Sciences. After completing your surgical technology rotations, you will receive a workforce certificate from Florida Community College at Jacksonville. You may obtain voluntary professional certification from the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist by graduating from the Mayo School of Health Science Surgical Technology Program, which 2

4 is an CAAHEP-accredited program and passing a national certification examination. You then may use the designation Certified Surgical Technologist, or CST. Continuing education or re-examination is required to maintain certification, which must be renewed every six years. Certification may also be obtained from the National Center for Competency Testing. To qualify to take the exam, candidates follow one of three paths: Complete an accredited training program Undergo a two-year, on-the-job training program Acquire seven years, experience working in the field After passing the exam, you may use the designation National Certified Technician O.R. This certification may be renewed every five years through either continuing education or re-examination. Most employers prefer to hire certified technologists. HOURS For the majority of the rotation, your learning schedule will include eighthour days, five days per week. CLASS SIZE The Mayo School of Health Sciences can admit four students at a time for surgical technology clinical rotations. Rotations are typically four weeks in length but, if space is available, can extend to twelve weeks to meet the home institution s requirements. Curriculum The Surgical Technology Program is offered by Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ), Sanford Brown Institute, Concorde Career Institute, and North Florida Institute, whose curriculums follow the recommendation of the Association of Surgical Technologists. The Surgical Technology Program prepares students for a career as members of the surgical team in the operating room under the direct supervision of experienced nurses and surgeons. The instruction includes a combination of classroom studies, classroom lab practice, and clinical experience in the perioperative arena (i.e., operating room, pre- and postanesthesia care and labor and delivery) which prepares students to assist members of the surgical team (i.e., surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and surgical technologists). 3

5 The first phase of training is spent completing general education and technical requirements. The latter phase includes the core surgical technology course work and the clinical experience at an affiliate clinic or hospital. During the last phase of your certificate program, you can participate in three months of clinical rotations at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Through Mayo Clinic s well-planned and supervised clinical rotation, you will gain surgical technology experience in two key areas of surgery: General Surgery (St. Luke s Hospital) The perioperative teams in general surgery provide care to patients requiring procedures of the neck, breast, stomach, small bowel, liver, pancreas and spleen. In the general surgery area, gallbladder surgery, appendectomies and many bowel resections are performed using laparoscopic technology. Other laparoscopic procedures include inguinal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, splenectomy, adrenalectomy and lymph node biopsy prior to liver resection. Outpatient Surgery (Mayo Clinic) The outpatient clinic rotation includes common surgeries with lowrisk patients who do not require hospitalization. Examples of procedures you will assist with on this rotation include simple plastic surgery, low-level orthopedic procedures (e.g., bunion removal), cataract surgery and gastrointestinal (GI) procedures. GRADING OR EVALUATION As you move through the surgical technology rotations, you will be evaluated in each clinical area by the supervising therapists, the program director and the clinical supervisor. Clinical performance is evaluated using a competency-based evaluation system and performance appraisals. Mayo School of Health Sciences uses evaluative tools that include: Demonstration of skills Self-assessment exercises Faculty reviews Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive look at individual performance. CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training. 4

6 Faculty TEACHING FACULTY Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville has a dedicated surgical team that educates, supervises and mentors surgical technology students as they rotate through the surgical specialty rotations. Your instructors are trained surgeons and surgical technologists chosen for their commitment to teaching as well as their surgical expertise. You will have direct access to these individuals throughout your training program. VISITING PROFESSORS/LECTURERS A hallmark of higher education excellence is the breadth and depth of information and experience provided students by the faculty and visiting experts. Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic to lecture on their areas of medical and scientific expertise each year. As a student of Mayo School of Health Sciences, you are encouraged to attend all conferences, lectures and seminars prepared for students, residents, fellows and consulting staff. Admissions PREREQUISITES The Surgical Technology Program prerequisites are determined by the standards set by the affiliated surgial technology program. You must: Be at least 18 years of age Have a high school diploma or GED Admission is based on academic performance and other criteria. Students are accepted once per year in the fall term. Once you are enrolled in an affiliated surgical technology program, you are eligible to participate in the Surgical Technology Program at Mayo Clinic by making arrangements through your college program director. You must successfully complete the required program course work before you are eligible to complete the surgical technology rotations. 5

7 POLICIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following Mayo School of Health Sciences policies affect applications and admissions to its programs: English fluency Fluency in written and spoken English is essential to succeed in the program and to ensure patient safety. If English is a second language, you must be able to demonstrate fluency. Satisfactory performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language examination or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency must be documented as proof of fluency. Your test results must be less than two years old. Immunization record For the protection of patients, students and employees, and in compliance with state regulations, Mayo Clinic requires students to be properly immunized. You must show proof of the following immunizations before you begin a program at Mayo School of Health Sciences: Tuberculin test in the past six months Varicella, rubella, and rubeola immunity Up-to-date diphtheria and tetanus shots Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declaration Documentation of vaccinations must be provided to Mayo Employee Health Service prior to the start of class. Health status Prospective students will successfully complete a health review and proof of immunization prior to being appointed Mayo School of Health Sciences for a clinical rotation. Medical insurance Students must have medical insurance coverage during their program. Evidence of medical coverage must be provided when your educational program begins. Background check Prospective students must pass a criminal background check and/or drug screening required by state laws, prior to enrollment to Mayo School of Health Sciences. Student responsibilities Mayo School of Health Sciences students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, examinations and assigned clinical rotations unless absence is approved. Students are required to exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times. 6

8 Equal opportunity Mayo School of Health Sciences upholds all federal and state laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities or veteran s status. TECHNICAL STANDARDS Mayo School of Health Sciences accepts students who are highly qualified for its programs. To be considered for admittance you should exhibit strong qualifications for the health profession you wish to pursue. Applicants to programs must possess the following general qualities: Critical thinking skills Sound judgment Emotional stability and maturity Empathy for others Physical and mental stamina Ability to learn and function in a variety of settings In addition to the general standards described above, surgical technologists must: Have good manual dexterity to handle instruments quickly. Be conscientious, orderly and emotionally stable to handle the demands of the operating room environment. Be quick to respond and know procedures well to have instruments ready for surgeons. Keep abreast of new developments in the field. Wear protective masks, gloves and goggles. Be able to work long periods standing. Work well under pressure. Hours and other working conditions of surgical technologists vary, according to the size and type of employment setting. In large hospitals or in independent laboratories that operate continuously, personnel usually work the day, evening, or night shift and may work weekends and holidays. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the profession and meet the standards of the curriculum. Students seeking exceptions to these standards or reasonable accommodations should initiate their request with the program s director. 7

9 Application Process POSITIONS Although the Mayo School of Health Sciences accepts several students throughout the year, only four students may be placed in a surgical technology clinical rotation at the same time with Mayo Clinic/St. Luke s Hospital. HOW TO APPLY Step 1: Affiliated institutions process the admissions and applications for surgical technology and help students plan their surgical rotations at Mayo Clinic. Tuition & Financial Aid PROGRAM COSTS Tuition rates are determined by, and paid to, the college or university at which you are enrolled. Estimated tuition, books, and materials fees for this program are $1,750. Mayo Clinic does not charge additional fees for the surgical technology rotations. Mayo Clinic provides your scrub attire during your clinical rotations. You are responsible for providing your living accommodations. You may hold outside employment during the program, if it does not conflict with your program responsibilities. Surgical Technology Career Overview FIELD DESCRIPTION Surgical technologists, also called scrubs, surgical technicians or operating room technicians, assist in surgeries under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists and circulating nurses. Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions. They assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment and ensure it s working properly. 8

10 Technologists also prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and disinfecting incision sites. They transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. Technologists also observe patients vital signs, check charts and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves. During surgery, technologists pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants. They may hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments. Surgical technologists help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and assist in applying dressings. Some surgical technologists operate sterilizers, lights or suction machines, and assist with diagnostic equipment. Surgical technologists may help transfer patients to the recovery room following surgery and clean and restock the operating room. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Employment of surgical technologists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2010 as the volume of surgery increases. The number of surgical procedures is expected to rise as the population grows and ages. Technological advances, such as fiber optics and laser technology, will also introduce new surgical procedures. Hospitals will continue as the primary employer of surgical technologists, although much faster employment growth is expected in offices and clinics of physicians, including ambulatory surgical centers. Surgical technologists held about 71,000 jobs in Almost threequarters are employed by hospitals. Others are employed in clinics and surgical centers, and in the offices of physicians and dentists who perform outpatient surgery. A few, known as private scrubs, are employed by surgeons who have special surgical teams, such as those for organ transplantation. Technologists advance by specializing in a particular area of surgery, such as neurosurgery or open heart surgery. They also may work as circulating technologists, the unsterile members of the surgical team who prepare patients, assist with anesthesia, obtain and open packages for sterile persons to remove the contents during procedures. With additional training, some technologists advance to first assistants, who help with retracting, sponging, suturing, cauterizing bleeders, and closing and treating wounds. Some surgical technologists manage central supply departments in hospitals, or take positions with insurance companies, sterile supply services and surgical equipment firms. 9

11 EARNING POTENTIAL Median annual earnings of surgical technologists in 2004 were $34,010. Salaries ranged from $28,560 to $45,990. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Visit the following Web sites to learn more about surgical technology: Association of Surgical Technologists ( Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist ( Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology ( 10

12 Program Contacts For an application form or more information about the Surgical Technology Program at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, please contact: Marlana Kearns, Surgical Technology Program Coordinator (904) Fax: (904) or Kate Ray, Enrollment and Student Services Director (507) (800) Fax: (507) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Mayo School of Health Sciences Siebens Medical Education Building First Street SW Rochester, MN You can also request more information on education programs offered by Mayo School of Health Sciences. 11

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14 MAYO CLINIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CAMPUSES Rochester MINNESOTA Scottsdale ARIZONA Jacksonville FLORIDA 2006 MCJ