Surgical Technician

Mission Community Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician to join their team. This role involves both technical and manual responsibilities in the surgical environment, supporting patients of various ages. Ideal candidates will have formal training and certification in surgical technology, demonstrating effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Up to $4000 Sign On Bonus

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Surgical Technician must complete a formal training program and hold relevant certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Ability to lift patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains sterile field for surgery.
• Assists in patient care during surgical procedures.
• Collaborates with nursing staff and physicians.

Skills

Technical skills

Manual skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Satisfactory completion of formal surgical technology training program

Current California certification Surgical Technician

BLS

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Surgical Technician Per Diem

Position Summary

The Surgical Technician (ORT) performs services requiring technical and manual skills, under the direction of a licensed physician or a registered professional nurse. Specific areas of responsibility include setup and monitoring of sterile field, providing requested equipment during surgical procedures, assisting with positioning, transfer and transport of patient in surgical environment, and managing and operating equipment and instruments.

This position will be primarily working with an acutely ill person through rehabilitating pediatric to geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESPractitioner Role

The Surgical Technician is responsible for knowing and adhering to the legal scope of certification practice, if applicable, for their particular area in the State of California.

• The Surgical Technician receives assignment from the coordinating RN.
• He/she provides direct patient/client care by which the staff member:
• Scrubs for all specialty cases as defined in the unit competency list.
• Sets up the sterile field and monitors its maintenance and reports breaks in technique to RN
• Contributes to the comfort and safety of the patient by assisting with effective positioning, and monitoring surgical team’s activities during case.
• Collects and prepares all instrumentation and equipment for each case.
• Assists with patient transfer as directed.
• Assist with OR room turn around as needed.
• Assist with stocking of room and maintenance of inventory.
• Performs decontamination procedures and quality control monitoring of sterilizers per guidelines.
• Support perianesthesia services and Anesthetists as appropriate. When in doubt, consults with the Registered Nurse-In-Charge and/or Director.
  
  

Team Player RoleCollaboration

Collaboration must have a common purpose, coordination, effective communication and blending of unique and complimentary professional skills. It is the Surgical Technician’s responsibility to participate in the collaborative process.

The Surgical Technician receives assigned duties from a RN.

The Surgical Technician practice recognizes the unique relationship whereby they must work cooperatively and in partnership without having “assignment” authority.

Communication

A Surgical Technician’s primary responsibility is to communicate to all health team members through written and/or verbal communication.

Time Management

Time Management for a Surgical Technician includes completion of work within the shift hours and the ability to coordinate multiple needs of team members and physicians.

Advocacy

The Surgical Technician acts as the patient/client advocate by notifying the RN/physician of any patient concerns or issues regarding care.

The Surgical Technician demonstrates accountability for the patient’s right to considerate, private and respectful care.

Qualifications

General Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal surgical technology training program.
• Current California certification Surgical Technician Required.
• BLS
• Fire Card – within 30 days of hire
  
  

Physical Demand Analysis

• Physical Requirements:
  
  

Ability to negotiate physical environment with safety

Ability to completely lift up to 35 pounds

Ability to lift patients (including with assistance for more challenging patients).

• Visual Requirements:
  
  

Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate physical environment with safety.

• Hearing Requirements:
  
  

Ability to understand and translate auditory communications with safety

• Working Conditions:
  
  

Office working conditions: Normal

Patient Care Areas: With safety precautions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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