Surgical Technician (Certified) - Full Time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, CA. The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) per diem position supports the Operating Room team, ensuring sterile technique and proper instrument usage for surgical cases.

The CST must hold an OR Technician Certification and a current BLS/CPR certification. The role involves teamwork with circulating nurses and may include patient transport and equipment handling in a fast-paced OR environment.

Qualifications

• Operating Room Technician Certification is required.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs in on surgical cases and maintains sterile techniques.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of instrument usage and care.
• May transport patients and assist with putting away equipment.

Skills

Instrument handling

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Education

Operating Room Technician Certification

Current BLS (CPR) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Operating Room (OR)

This is a Per Diem shift position located at Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, CA.

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services the Operating Room Technician has 8 hour accountability for the safe care of patients in the Operating Suites. Working in a team effort with the circulating nurse to provide specialized care. Scrubs in on surgical cases and is responsible for maintaining sterile techniques. Must possess thorough knowledge of instrument usage and care. May transport patients and be required to put away equipment.

The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center. The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

CST Requirements:

• Operating Room Technician Certification required.
• Current BLS (CPR) required through the American Heart Association.

EEO Statement:

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