Surgical Tech II - Edosc Surgery

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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.

• Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.

• The Surgical Technologist, working under the direct supervision of the perioperative nurse, 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.

• Reports to

• Nursing Director

• Supervises

• None

• Ages of Patients

• Pediatric

• Adolescent

• Adult

• Geriatric

• Blood Borne Pathogens

• High Potential

• Qualifications

• Education

• Preferred: High School Diploma. Successful completion of OR Tech training program.

• Licensure/Certification

• Required: American Heart Association BLS

• Preferred: CST Certification or equivalent (NCCT)

• Experience

• Required: 2 years Surgical Tech experience at EMC or a comparable acute care facility.

• Preferred: Experience in an acute multi-specialty environment.

• Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.

• Demonstrates and maintains aseptic technique according to the policies and procedures of Surgical Services.

• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of the surgical environment regarding traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field.

• Anticipates surgeons needs by review of preference card and procuring appropriate supplies prior to start of case.

• Maintains orderly instrument table and surgical field.

• Remains attentive to the progression of the case in order to anticipate surgeon's needs.

• Verbally verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with perioperative nurse.

• Maintains and documents accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the perioperative nurse.

• Properly disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste.

• Accurately identifies surgical specimen and transfers to the perioperative nurse.

• Prepares instruments for cleaning and resterilization.

• 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.

• Demonstrates cost effectiveness by using judgment when opening and using supplies.

• Keeps current with new intraoperative techniques and equipment through participation in unit based and continuing education.

• Acts as a preceptor to new staff and students.

• Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Coaches team to anticipate resources.

• Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.

• Manages at least one department project or gives one staff in-service per year.

• Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced.

• Use critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.

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Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

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