Surgical Technician 1 Surgical Hospital: Operating Room - Full-Time, Days Shifts

Davita Inc.; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Surgical Technician to provide high-level care in surgical procedures. The role requires completion of a surgical technician course and offers a recruitment incentive bonus of $3,000 based on eligibility. Ideal candidates should have strong competencies in surgical duties, a Basic Life Support certification, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates basic competencies for surgical technician duties.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Surgical Technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with surgical procedures and ensures patient safety.
• Promotes efficient flow of the operative procedure.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service.

Skills

Basic competencies for surgical technician duties

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of a surgical technician course

Tools

Computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Surgical Hospital: Operating Room - Full-Time, Days Shifts

"Recruitment Incentive Bonus: may be eligible for $3,000 recruitment incentive bonus based on eligibility requirements."

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, promote efficient flow of the operative procedure, serve as a resource for the specialty area, and function effectively in multiple areas. They follow policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines, utilize 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 required. No experience required.

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates basic competencies for surgical technician duties. Applies theoretical concepts to practice and continually expands knowledge and clinical skills in surgical and procedural duties. Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required. Exhibits professional behavior and a cooperative attitude. Works calmly and responds courteously under pressure. Able to speak, read, and write in English (Spanish preferred), use computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), troubleshoot patient care equipment, perform technical patient care activities, read preference cards accurately, communicate effectively, follow policies, collaborate, accept direction, think critically, work independently, perform basic math, manage multiple tasks, organize and prioritize, problem-solve, recall information accurately, pay attention to detail, distinguish colors and smells as necessary, discern temperature variances, hear sufficiently, and see adequately for reading screens and documents.

Licensures and Certifications: Surgical Technician certification preferred, provided by AST or NCCT. Basic Life Support certification required.

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