Surgical Tech: Precision Scrub Specialist in the OR

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center; United States; Sur place; USD 78 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MarinHealth in Greenbrae, CA seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to scrub on intraoperative cases and assist with patient care in accordance with hospital policies.

Requirements include a Surgical Technologist program graduate, Certified Surgical Tech at hire, and BLS. Two years of recent hospital experience is preferred. Flexible to undertake patient-care responsibilities within a fast-paced surgical team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification program and exam preferred and required for Certified level.
• Two years recent hospital or health care facility experience required.
• Two years current Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Certified Surgical Tech Required at hire.
• Basic Life Support Required at hire.
• Knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work independently, interdependently and under supervision within department and hospital policies.
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Data entry computer skills required.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to aseptic technique principles and practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization principles and methods.
• Assists with patient care plan and implementation, utilizing knowledge of surgical techniques, procedures and physician preference guidelines.
• Demonstrates and monitors aseptic technique principle during preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, including scrubbed team members.
• Validates supply and instrument sterility which includes checking package, wrap or container integrity, chemical indicators and expiration dates.
• Utilizes cost effective practices through judicious supply use and selective opening and/or preparation of surgeon preferences.
• Maintains accurate count of all sponges, needles, or other items to be counted before, during and at wound closure.
• Performs all tasks required of the scrub including but not limited to skin preparation; positioning assistance; gowning and gloving of self and others; draping; sterile field preparation; counts; preparation and passing of instruments, supplies, equipment; safe handling/disposition of sharps; accurate measuring of fluids on the sterile field; applies sterile dressing; safe disposal of drapes, sponges, sharps, instruments and liquid waste.
• Cares for specimens in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to specimen handling, processing and accountability.
• Prepares instruments and equipment for terminal cleaning and transports on case cart to SPD.
• Willingly shares knowledge and skills with all other team members.
• Notifies SPD of malfunctioning or broken instruments or equipment.
• Implement adult learning theories when teaching surgical technologist role.
• Attends educational and training seminars which further own knowledge and skill base.
• Supports and participates in new programs and/or plans for change which maintains or improves quality patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Aseptic technique

Sterilization principles

Surgical instrumentation

Communication skills

Data entry

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Tech (hire)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

MarinHealth in Greenbrae, CA seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to scrub on intraoperative cases and assist with patient care in accordance with hospital policies.

Requirements include a Surgical Technologist program graduate, Certified Surgical Tech at hire, and BLS. Two years of recent hospital experience is preferred. Flexible to undertake patient-care responsibilities within a fast-paced surgical team.