Scrub Tech

Kpc Global Medical Centers Inc.; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Kpc Global Medical Centers Inc. in Hemet, CA seeks a part-time Surgical Technician to support operating room teams in hospital and outpatient settings.

You will prepare rooms and equipment for procedures, assist during surgeries by handing instruments, and help maintain sterile conditions throughout the operation. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED with surgical technician certification and BLS; 1 year of OR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Surgical technician certification from an accredited program required.
• BLS certification required; AHA preferred.
• NBSTSA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secures and prepares all supplies required for surgical intervention.
• Maintains sterile field in the OR and cares for instruments per AORN guidelines.
• Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure.
• Assists with gowning, gloving, and positioning of staff and patient.
• Ensures compliance with sterile procedures during surgery.
• Prepares patient for surgery (cleaning, disinfection).
• Passes instruments to the surgeon during surgery.
• Positions and repositions patient as needed during procedures.
• Monitors patient for safety during operation.
• Assists with pre-operative patient care and specimen labeling.
• Delivers charts with physician orders to nursing staff.
• Assists with terminal cleaning and other duties as necessary.

Skills

Surgical instruments

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma/GED

Surgical tech cert

BLS certified

NBSTSA cert preferred

Job description

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Scrubs Part Time Hemet, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1564

Salary Range: $23.50 To $36.00 Hourly

SUMMARY

The surgical technician assists surgeons and other medical professionals in hospital operating rooms and surgery center environments. Their main duty is to prepare patient’s rooms and equipment for pending surgical procedures. They also assist during those procedures as part of a team of operating room professionals.

REQUIREMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Secures and prepares all supplies required for surgical intervention.
• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the operating room and the cleaning and care of surgical instruments according AORN guidelines.
• Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure.
• Helps prepare surgeons and nurses to go into the sterile environment by helping them put on caps, gloves, and operating room clothing.
• Ensure no violation of sterile procedures occurs during surgery.
• Prepares patient for surgery, which includes shaving, cleaning, and disinfecting surgery sites.
• Supports the surgeon by passing instruments to the surgeon during surgery.
• Positions and re-positions patient during surgery.
• Helps monitor patients during surgery for and maintain patient safety.
• Provides supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Collects and labels specimens taken during surgical procedure.
• Follows all federal, state and departmental safety procedures.
• Assists with the transportation of patients to and from the operation room.
• Delivers charts with the physician’s orders for the patient to the nursing staff.
• Assists with Terminal cleaning.
• Performs other duties, as necessary.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED or combination of education and experience.
• Surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room is highly desired.
• BLS required. American Heart Association BLS preferred.
• Surgical Technician certification from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Body Positions: Sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
• Body Movements: Arm and hand dexterity.
• Body Senses: Must have command of close and distant sight, color perception and hearing.
• Strength: Ability to lift and move up to 50-pounds.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time depending on the type of surgery being administered.