Per Diem-Surgical Technician-Surgery-Fountain Valley-Variable

UCI Health Regional Burn Center; Fountain Valley (CA); In loco; USD 57.000 - 65.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

The Surgical Tech at UCI Health Regional Burn Center provides direct patient care in the operating room, prepares and stocks the OR, and ensures sterile supplies and aseptic technique. The role also supports staff orientation and participates in departmental activities.

Required are at least a high school diploma, BLS certification, and six months of acute care OR experience. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential for success in this high-demand environment.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Six months acute care experience as an OR Tech or graduate from an OR Tech program required.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Mansioni

• Assist with direct patient care activities in the Operating Room.
• Prepare and stock the OR before and after surgery.
• Gather clean and sterile supplies; set sterile instrument fields.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and assist with new staff orientation.
• Participate on departmental committees as needed.

Conoscenze

BLS certification

Customer service

English communication

Work pace management

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Sterile technique

Descrizione del lavoro

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

• 151119
• 008932-SURGICAL TCHN PD
• Fountain Valley, California
• UCI Health
• Medical Center
• Surgery (Separate)-FVR
• 006507-NURSE SVC MGR 1
• Per Diem
• USD $41.13/Hr.
• USD $47.53/Hr.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

The Surgical Tech is responsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in the Operating Room. Prepares and stocks the OR before and after surgery. gathers clean and sterile supplies. Sets sterile instrument fields. maintains and monitors aseptic techniques. assists with the orientation of new staff. and participates on departmental committees. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Minimum Experience: Six months acute care experience as an OR Tech (Surgical Technologist) or a graduate from an accredited OR Tech (Surgical Technologist) training program required.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

• Walking - 28% of time
• Standing - 67% of time
• Sitting - 5% of time

Agility

• Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) - Frequently
• Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Twisting - Frequently
• Bending - Frequently
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequently
• Crawling/Climbing – Frequently

Strength

• Lifts and Carries up to 10 lbs – Constantly
• Lifts and Carries 11–24 lbs - Frequently
• Lifts and Carries 25–34 lbs - Frequently
• Lifts and Carries 35–50 lbs – Occasionally
• Lifts and Carries over 50 lbs – Occasionally
• Lifts Overhead up to 10 lbs – Frequently
• Lifts Overhead 11–24 lbs – Occasionally
• Lifts Overhead 25–34 lbs – N/A
• Lifts Overhead 35–50 lbs – N/A
• Lifts Overhead over 50 lbs - N/A
• Pushing - 30 pounds - Frequently

Dexterity

• Gross Motor, Light–Moderate Strength - Frequently
• Gross Motor, Moderate–Heavy Strength - Occasionally
• Fine Motor, Light–Moderate Strength - Frequently
• Fine Motor, Moderate–Heavy Strength - Occasionally

Sensory

• Hearing - Occasionally
• Close Eye Work (Small Figures) - Frequently
• Minimal Color Discrimination - Frequently
• Normal Color Discrimination - Frequently
• Depth Perception, Distance Vision, and Ability to Focus - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Temperature Greater than 95°F – N/A
• Step Stool Usage - Occasionally
• Ladder Usage - Occasionally
• Hydraulic Lift Usage - N/A
• Hazardous Exposure (Chemical, Latex, Infectious, etc.) - Frequently
• Non-Ionizing Radiation (Welding Flash, Microwaves, Sun, etc.) - Frequently
• Ionizing Radiation (X-ray, Radioactive Isotopes) - Frequently
• Noise (Loud/Repetitive, less than 85 dB per OSHA Standard) - Occasionally
• Driving - N/A
• Other - N/A

Safety Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory Mask) - Frequently

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization