Ortho Surgical Tech
About The Position
As an Ortho Surgical Tech, you will be an integral member of the surgical team, providing skilled assistance for safe and efficient procedures. You will prepare the operating room with instruments, equipment, and supplies; assist surgeons and nurses by anticipating needs and passing instruments; and maintain the sterile field. The role also involves counting items, handling specimens, assisting with patient positioning, and adhering to aseptic technique. Success requires meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of sterile technique, the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and a strong commitment to patient safety. You will assist the orthopedic surgeon during surgery and timely order the special instrumentation and prostheses needed for orthopedic cases and other cases requiring special instrumentation. You will prepare orthopedic special equipment and equipment for other specialty cases involving cameras and video equipment, and serve as a resource person. You will practice aseptic technique for yourself and others in accordance with AORN standards and practices. Before surgery begins, you will ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available, clean, and in good working condition according to department practice. You will also provide in-service training to staff and surgeons on new equipment and instrumentation in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines. The position is at California Hospital Medical Center, a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital in downtown Los Angeles, California, part of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (CPR).
- Fire Safety training within 90 days.
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of sterile technique, and ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and a steadfast commitment to patient safety.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate in General Studies.
- Certified Surgical Technologist.
Responsibilities
- Assist the orthopedic surgeon during surgery.
- Order required special instrumentation and prostheses for orthopedic cases and other cases using special instrumentation in a timely manner.
- Prepare orthopedic special equipment and equipment for other specialty cases using cameras and video equipment; act as a resource person.
- Practice aseptic technique for self and others according to AORN standards and practices.
- Ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available, clean, and in good working condition before surgery starts.
- Provide in-service training to staff and surgeons on new equipment and instrumentation according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Prepare the operating room with instruments, equipment, and supplies; assist surgeons and nurses by anticipating needs and passing instruments; and maintain the sterile field.
- Count items, handle specimens, and assist with patient positioning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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