Surgical Technologist - $24-29 per hour

Tenet Desert; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Desert in Palm Springs, California is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. This full-time staff position requires 40 hours per week, with a Fri/Sat/Sun shift from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM and on-call duties 4–6 times per month.

The ideal candidate will understand procedures, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgeon by handing instruments and supplies. Completion of an OR tech program and an active BLS certification are required, with preferred OR technician

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Completion of a formal OR tech training program.
• Preferred: OR Technician certification.
• Preferred: 1 year of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Understands the procedure and anticipates surgeon needs.
• Conveys instruments and supplies to surgeon and maintains sterile field.
• Assists RN with room preparation and infection control.
• Picks supplies and instrumentation for procedures; maintains count of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Sets up and maintains sterile field; assists with draping and positioning of patients.
• Passes instruments and supplies to surgeon; assists with medications under RN supervision.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal OR tech training program

Certified Operating Room Technician (preferred)

Job description

Tenet Desert is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Palm Springs, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Job type: Full Time

Hours: Fri, Sat and Sun 6:30p-7:00p Will have to take call 4-6 times per month

GENERAL DUTIES:

Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.Conveys instruments and supplies to the surgeon as necessary, and is responsible for maintenance of the sterile field. Maintains and follows accepted hospital procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized during the surgical procedure.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Picks supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Participates in maintenance of preference cards.
• Assists RN with room preparation.
• Maintains and promotes a clean environment and uses infection control practices
• Participates in sterilization and disinfection processes
• Assists in cleaning between cases
• Sets up and maintains sterile field
• Selects and sets up appropriate instrumentation for cases and cares for specialty instrumentation
• Maintains accurate count of sponges, sharps, and instruments
• Follows preference cards to select routine supplies, equipment and instruments
• Assists with draping and positioning of patients
• Passes appropriate instruments and supplies to surgeon and assistant
• Handles, labels, and passes medications to surgeon under the supervision of the RN

Required:

High School Diploma or GED, may use equivalent years of experience or higher level of education in lieu of High School Diploma

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)
• Completion of a formal OR tech training program

Preferred:

• Certified as an Operating Room Technician preferred
• One year’s experience in the operating room preferred

Tenet Desert Job ID #2603005546. Posted job title: Surgical Tech