Surgical Technician II

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Signing bonus

Résumé du poste

MemorialCare Health System in Fountain Valley is seeking a Surgical Technician II to support the operating room team. This role provides surgical assistance under the direction of a Registered Nurse or MD, with emphasis on instrument availability, aseptic technique, and patient flow within the department.

Qualifications include completion of scrub tech program or armed services training, current BLS, and Scrub Tech Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years acute care experience preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Ability to fulfill the on-call requirement of the department.
• Completion of scrub tech program or armed services training.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card.
• Scrub Tech Certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide surgical assistance under RN/MD direction in a safe, effective manner.
• Maintain instruments and aseptic technique.
• Support patient flow within the department.
• Communicate with the surgical team and supervisory staff.
• Assist new staff and serve as a scrub role preceptor.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Connaissances

Acute care experience

Medical terminology

On-call readiness

Formation

Scrub tech program or armed services training

AHA Basic Life Support Card

Scrub Tech Certification

Description du poste

Title: Surgical Technician II

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: Surgery Services

Status: Full Time

Shift: Evening – 12 hrs

Pay Range: $34.80/hr. - $50.47hr

Bonus: $3,000 – signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Surgical Technician II is responsible for providing surgical assistance in a safe, appropriate and effective manner under the direction of a Registered Nurse/MD, in compliance with the Surgical Technician standards of practice. It is not within the scope of practice of the Surgical Technician to perform beyond their stated scope of practice (e.g. assessment, evaluation of patient data, administration of medications), even when requested by a Surgeon. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: provision of availability/maintenance of instruments, adherence to aseptic technique, advanced knowledge of surgical procedures and support to patient flow within department. Provides support and communicates directly with surgical team and supervisory staff. The Surgical Technician must use effective oral communication and participate in aspects of documentation. In addition, the Surgical Technician collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform all aspects of surgical techniques/procedures.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.

3. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.

4. Serves as a role model and assists new staff members.

5. Serves as a preceptor for new employees/students in the scrub role.

6. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.

7. Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.

8. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.

9. Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.

10. Ability to be at work and be on time.

11. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

12. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

13. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

Minimum of (2) two year of acute care experience preferred

Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred

Proficient in medical terminology

Ability to fulfill the on-call requirement of the department

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Completion of scrub tech program or armed services training program required

Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card

Scrub Tech Certification required