Surgical Technician Certified-Full Time Evenings-Temecula Valley Hospital

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Operating Room Technician to join their team in a challenging and rewarding environment. This role involves demonstrating expertise in surgical procedures, anticipating the needs of surgeons, and maintaining a sterile field. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operating room settings and be committed to patient safety and care. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent medical, dental, and vision plans. If you're looking to make a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Challenging Work Environment

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401k with Company Match

Qualifications

• Two years of operating room experience in an acute care facility required.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and maintaining a sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate surgeon's needs during surgical procedures.
• Set up and maintain a sterile environment for surgeries.

Skills

Surgical Procedures Knowledge

Sterile Field Maintenance

Instrumentation Dexterity

Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Operating Room Technician Program

National Surgical Technician Certification

Tools

Surgical Instruments

BLS Certification

Job description

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award.

TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement.

Essential Job Duties:

The Operating Room Technician demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures for all surgical services. Anticipates surgeon's needs in regards to instrumentation, sutures, sponges, supplies, etc. Displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation according to technique, procedure and special requirements. Demonstrates ability to function in intra-operative situations requiring in-depth technical expertise and knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Anticipates instrumentation/equipment for a wide range of simple and complex surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instrumentation, sutures, sponges, and supplies consistent with surgeon's preference. Surgical environment is set up and organized prior to patient's arrival into room. Knowledge of preparing and maintaining a sterile field. Knowledge of instrumentation and supplies necessary for specialty surgical procedures.

Qualifications

Certified Surg Tech

• Two (2) years operating room experience in an acute care facility required
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Graduated from an accredited Operating Room Technician Program
• National Surgical Technician certification, recommended
• Current BLS-C certification (AHA)

Non Certified Surg Techs

• Minimum of one (1) year recent operating room experience as a Surgical Tech. This year may include time spent as a student in an Acute Care setting, and/or time spent in an accredited Operating Room Technician program
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Graduated from an accredited Operating Room Technician Program
• National Surgical Technician certification, recommended.
• Current BLS-C certification

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.