Surgical Tech I-2N LDRP

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health in California is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to maintain aseptic technique, prepare instruments, and support the surgical team throughout cases.

You will anticipate surgeon’s needs, manage counts, label medications, ensure room turnover, and participate in ongoing education to stay current with intraoperative techniques and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique.
• Advanced knowledge related to OR emergency situations.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information.

Responsibilities

• Maintains aseptic technique according to policies and procedures of Surgical Services.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs by reviewing preference card and procuring supplies before start of case.
• Maintains orderly instrument table and surgical field.
• Verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with nurse.
• Maintains sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse.
• Identifies surgical specimens and transfers to the nurse.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization.
• Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover.
• Contributes to efficiency of the surgical line up to adhere to start times.
• May be required to work at alternate sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical techniques

OR emergencies

Critical thinking

Communication

Scrub duties

On-call

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Maintains aseptic technique according to the policies and procedures of Surgical Services.
• 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.
• Maintains orderly instrument table and surgical field.
• Verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with nurse.
• Maintains and documents accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse.
• Accurately identifies surgical specimen and transfers to the nurse.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization.
• Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover.
• Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical line up in order to adhere to surgical start times.
• Contributes to cost effectiveness by using judgement when opening and using supplies.
• Remains current with new intraoperative techniques and equipment through participation in unit based and continuing education.
• Participates in department projects.
• Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.
• May be required to work at alternate sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique
• Advanced knowledge related to OR emergency situations
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of the surgical environment regarding traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
• Ability to scrub for procedures without assistance within assigned area(s)
• Ability to take call independently and respond for all specialties within assigned area(s)

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.