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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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The position is responsible for performing support activities for the surgical team in the care of the surgical patient.
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Reports to
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Director of Perioperative Services
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Supervises
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None
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Ages of Patients
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Pediatric
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Moderate Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: High School Diploma
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Preferred: Successful completion of Surgical Technologist Program, or Associate of Science degree with a major in natural sciences
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: American Heart Association BLS
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Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist
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Experience
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Preferred: One (1) year in the Operating Room or Sterile Processing, or experience working in materials management or direct patient care
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Essential Responsibilities
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Coordinates and delivers complete case carts to OR suites for patient procedures
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Delivers supplies and instruments to OR suites
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Provides orientation and competencies related to sterile core activities
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Checks case carts in a timely manner for readiness and completeness
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Assists with inventory counts and supply outdates
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Reads, understands, and assists in updating preference cards
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Picks sterile supplies, suture, and instruments stored in core
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Keeps sterile storage in center core in good working order
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Assists in keeping the core survey-ready at all times
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Assists in keeping the core survey-ready at all times
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Works with MSC in maintaining accurate supply PAR levels
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Works directly with CSP Techs assigned to case picking
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Works directly with CSP Supervisor to facilitate items needing turn-over for to-follow cases
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Works directly with the surgical team through collaboration to achieve safe efficient patient care
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Responsible for coordinating early release of instruments in the event of an emergency
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Transports patients, supplies, specimens, blood and equipment as requested
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Assists in pre-op patient readiness to include but not limited to patient prep and clip
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Assists in holding patient extremities for surgical preparations as directed
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Ensures positioning devices are available in the appropriate rooms for cases
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Completes errands and relays messages as directed
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Properly handles and transports surgical specimens as directed
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Performs turnover duties between cases in collaboration with the housekeeper, to include cleaning medical equipment following manufacturer IFUs
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Assists nursing team by opening sterile supplies as directed
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Demonstrates proper aseptic technique
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Ensures appropriate equipment is placed in rooms in preparation for surgical cases
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Obtains necessary equipment and positioning aids for scheduled cases
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Participates in hospital safety programs
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Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures
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Maintains patient and medical staff confidentiality as well as HIPAA compliance
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Restocks warmers, rotates fluids and checks expiration dates
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Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical schedule by facilitating on-time case starts and efficient, timely turnovers
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Properly handles and disposes of sharps, biohazardous waste, regular trash and contaminated linens
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
