Surgical Tech I

Eisenhower Health; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health seeks a Surgical Technologist to scrub, prepare supplies, and maintain the sterile field for the EDOSC Surgery department. You will pass instruments to the surgeon, assist with case setup, and support efficient room turnover.

Required: high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program; BLS certification is required, CST preferred. Full-time, day shift with 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus accredited Surgical Technology program
• BLS certification required; CST preferred
• Experience as Surgical Technologist in acute multi-specialty setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains aseptic technique according to Surgical Services policies
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs by reviewing preference card and supplies
• Maintains instrument table and sterile field
• Verifies medications on back table with nurse
• Maintains counts of sponges, needles, instruments with nurse
• Prepares instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization
• Assists with room turnover and supplies
• Supports efficient start times for surgical cases
• Uses supplies cost-effectively
• Keeps up with new intraoperative techniques and equipment
• Participates in department projects
• Works within scope of practice
• May be required to work at alternate sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Surgical environment

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Technology program

BLS Certification

Job description

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Salary range: $29.14 - $44.26

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 10 Hour employee

Department: EDOSC Surgery

Job Objective

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.

Job Description

Education: Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree; successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology training program Licensure/Certification: Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred: Certification as a Surgical Technologist Experience: Preferred: Experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute multi-specialty environment

Reports To: Clinical Director or Manager Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to scrub for basic procedures without assistance within assigned area(s) after ninety (90) days of hire, Critical thinking skills, Knowledge of the surgical environment regarding traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Maintains aseptic technique according to the policies and procedures of Surgical Services.
3. Anticipates surgeon’s needs by reviewing preference card, procuring appropriate supplies prior to start of case and remaining attentive to the progression of the case.
4. Maintains orderly instrument table and surgical field.
5. Verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with nurse.
6. Maintains and documents accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse.
7. Accurately identifies surgical specimen and transfers to the nurse.
8. Prepares instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization.
9. Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover.
10. Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical line up in order to adhere to surgical start times.
11. Contributes to cost effectiveness by using judgement when opening and using supplies.
12. Remains current with new intraoperative techniques and equipment through participation in unit based and continuing education.
13. Participates in department projects.
14. Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.
15. May be required to work at alternate sites.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.