Surg Tech I - On Call Day - Moreno Valley - OR

Kaiser Permanente; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Moreno Valley is seeking a per diem Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. Responsibilities include passing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and preparing the OR for procedures.

The role requires 2000 hours of scrub experience or recent graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician program, plus High School Diploma and Basic Life Support certification. Per diem shifts may vary by schedule and patient needs.

Qualifications

• 2000 hours Operating Room scrub experience or recent graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists during surgery by passing instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
• Maintains aseptic technique and scrubs before working in the sterile field.
• Prepares operating room by arranging instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment after procedures.
• Assists in patient care tasks as directed and operates electronic equipment as needed.
• Maintains positive interactions with patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

OR scrubbing

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary:

Assists during surgery as member of surgical team by passing instruments and supplies following established policies, procedures andstandards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Essential Functions:
  • Assists during surgery as member of sugical team by passing instruments and supplies and assisting as directed; recognizes and responds to and assists in acure emergency situations.
  • Conforms to prescribed aseptic techniques required for surgical procedures by scrubbing prior to working in sterile field or area.
  • Completes necessary arrangements of operating room prior to surgical procedures by setting up or laying out instruments, surgical trays, and assembling equipment items as required for particular procedure.
  • Cleans operaing room after surgical procedures by removing and disposing of contaminated instruments; disassembling instruments for sterilization required.
  • Maintains and ensures operational readiness of instruments and equipment, departmental supplies and steriliezed items.
  • May perform patient care functions such as patient prepping, and operating a variety of electronic equipment as directed.
  • Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other staff members.
  • Performs other duties as required such as transports patients and assists in orienting and training of new staff personnel.
  • Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 2000 hours Operating Room scrub or equivalent military experience within the last three years and competency scrubbing for all types of surgical procedures (except open heart) or must be a recent graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician or military equivalent program within the last six months.
• Note: Education/License/Certification and Qualifications required for Moreno Valley Community Hospital employees acquired through Kaiser Permanentes purchase of Valley Health Systems Moreno Valley Community Hospital: Employees shall meet the minimum position qualifications as listed on their previous Valley Health System job description.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Notes:

• This is a per diem position, days and hours may vary.