Certified Surgical Services Tech - Operating Room - Full Time 8 Hours Evenings (2:45 PM to 11:15PM)

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Hospital is seeking a scrub technician to support the operating room under the RN direction. You will provide surgeons with instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for a variety of procedures, anticipating needs and maintaining sterile technique.

Candidates should hold a High School diploma or GED and BLS, and CST certification from NBSTA. Preferred surgical experience is welcome. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and ongoing staff education.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum (Required) High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred (Not Required) Previous Surgical Experience Preferred.
• Minimum (Required) BLS.
• CST from NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).

Aufgaben

• Set the sterile environment and maintain the sterile field during the procedure.
• Assists in patient positioning and transport as needed.
• Assists on all types of procedures (for patients of all ages) based on an understanding of the fundamentals and routines for each procedure to ensure that procedures are performed efficiently and effectively and with patient safety a priority.
• Takes care of specimens, prepares, checks, and monitors medications, and assists with dressings.
• Participates in the orientation and education of staff and acts as a preceptor for employees, new grads, and new hires.
• Participates in stocking and restocking of medical supplies to ensure availability. Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

BLS

CST from NBSTA

Jobbeschreibung

Essential Job Functions And Core Responsibilities

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Knowledge of AORN/SGNA recommended standards.
• Sets the sterile environment and maintains the sterile field during the procedure.
• Assists in patient positioning and transport as needed.
• Assists on all types of procedures (for patients of all ages) based on an understanding of the fundamentals and routines for each procedure to ensure that procedures are performed efficiently and effectively and with patient safety a priority.
• Takes care of specimens, prepares, checks, and monitors medications, and assists with dressings.
• Participates in the orientation and education of staff and acts as a preceptor for employees, new grads, and new hires.
• Participates in stocking and restocking of medical supplies to ensure availability. Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.

Job Qualifications

Education

Minimum (Required) High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

Preferred (Not Required) Previous Surgical Experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

• BLS
• CST from the NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $33.00- $56.19. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the RN, the scrub technician functions as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team in the scrub/assistant role while working alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Helps to prepare the operating room and provides surgeons and patients with the necessary instrumentation, supplies, and equipment needed for a variety of surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon and patient needs. Maintains a vast and ongoing knowledge of specialty equipment and instrument function, including inspection, replacement, and sterilization. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.