Surgical Technician 1 ECH Operating Room

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to provide high-level care in surgical procedures. This role emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sterile environment and anticipating the needs of the surgical team. Ideal candidates will exhibit professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. With no prior experience necessary, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values collaboration and excellence in service. Join a team that prioritizes patient safety and quality care in a culturally diverse setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a surgical technician course is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with age-specific surgical procedures and maintain sterile fields.
• Contribute to a cooperative work environment among a diverse workforce.

Skills

Surgical Asepsis

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Technical Skills

Education

Surgical Technician Course

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary: The Surgical Technician (ST) provides high-level care by assisting with age-specific surgical procedures, practicing principles of surgical asepsis, identifying breaks in the sterile field, and ensuring appropriate action is taken. They anticipate the needs of the surgical team and promote an efficient flow of the operative procedure. The ST serves as a resource in their specialty area and functions effectively across multiple areas. They follow policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines, utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism. They contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Completion of a surgical technician course is required. No prior experience is necessary.

Knowledge and Skills: The candidate demonstrates basic competencies for surgical technician duties. They can apply theoretical concepts to their duties, continually expanding their knowledge and clinical skills, especially in surgical and procedural technician responsibilities. A basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards is required. The candidate exhibits professional behavior, maintains a cooperative attitude, works calmly under pressure, and responds courteously. They should be able to speak, read, and write legibly in English (Spanish is preferred), operate necessary computer and software programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical records), troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment, perform technical and supportive patient care activities, read preference cards accurately, and communicate effectively and professionally with others. They should be assertive, consistent in following policies, collaborative, able to accept direction, think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem-solve, recall information accurately, pay close attention to detail, distinguish colors and smells as necessary, discern temperature variances through touch, hear sufficiently for conversation, and see adequately for reading screens and documents.

Licensures and Certifications: Surgical Technician certification is preferred, which can be obtained through AST (Association of Surgical Technologists) or NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing). Basic Life Support certification is required.