Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
Job Description:
Education:
Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree; successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology training program
Licensure/Certification:
Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred: Certification as a Surgical Technologist
Experience:
Preferred: Experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute multi-specialty environment
Job Objective:
Performs the duties of a scrub person; prepares supplies for case, sets up and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon, readies used instruments for the cleaning and re-sterilization process.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
- Maintains aseptic technique according to the policies and procedures of Surgical Services.
- Anticipates surgeon’s needs by reviewing preference card, procuring appropriate supplies prior to start of case and remaining attentive to the progression of the case.
- Maintains orderly instrument table and surgical field.
- Verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with nurse.
- Maintains and documents accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse.
- Accurately identifies surgical specimen and transfers to the nurse.
- Prepares instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization.
- Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover.
- Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical line up in order to adhere to surgical start times.
- Contributes to cost effectiveness by using judgement when opening and using supplies.
- Remains current with new intraoperative techniques and equipment through participation in unit based and continuing education.
- Participates in department projects.
- Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.
- May be required to work at alternate sites.
Essential Skils:
- Critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of the surgical environment regarding traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field
- Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
- Ability to scrub for basic procedures without assistance within assigned area(s) after ninety (90) days of hire
