Surgical Technician II (Part Time)

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); In loco; USD 47.000 - 68.000; Part-time

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Descrizione del lavoro

MemorialCare Health System in Laguna Hills, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician II for the Saddleback Medical Center in the Surgery Services department. This part-time evening role supports the surgical team under RN/MD supervision and requires CST certification with acute care scrub experience.

You will maintain instruments, ensure aseptic technique, and assist in patient flow while upholding privacy and professional standards. Bonus opportunities apply for external hires.

Competenze

• Proficient in scrubbing a minimum of 4 specialties.
• 2 years acute care surgical technician experience and CST certification or 10 years acute care surgical technician experience.
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology.

Mansioni

• Safely and competently perform surgical techniques/procedures.
• Maintain clinical information system knowledge for documentation.
• Serve as role model/preceptor for new staff.
• Support and communicate with the surgical team and supervisors.
• Adhere to confidentiality and patient privacy requirements.

Conoscenze

Surgical scrub (4 specialties)

Acute care surgical technician (2+ yrs

Medical terminology

Computer/word processing

Formazione

Surgical scrub technician program or equivalent training

AHLS/Basic Life Support certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Title: Surgical Technician II

Location: Laguna Hills, CA – Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Department: Surgery Services

Status: Part Time

Shift: Evenings – 12 hour shifts

Pay Range: $33.79-$49.00/hr

Bonus: $3,000.00 – 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 Saddleback 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 Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Surgical Technician II PD 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 II standards of practice. It is not within the scope of practice of the Surgical Technician II 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 are not limited to: provision of availability/maintenance of instruments, adherence to aseptic technique, advanced knowledge of surgical procedures, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and support to patient flow within department. Provides support and communicates directly with surgical team and supervisory staff. This position uses effective oral communication and participates in aspects of documentation. In addition, this position 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

• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform all aspects of surgical techniques/procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.
• Serves as a role model and assists new staff members or students.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees/students in the scrub role.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to fulfill the on-call requirement of the department
• 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.

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Qualifications/Work Experience

• Proficient in scrubbing a minimum of 4 specialties required.
• 2 years acute care surgical technician experience and CST surgical scrub technician certification required, OR 10 years acute care surgical technician experience required.
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Graduation from a surgical scrub technician program, armed services training program, or equivalent training required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card required.