Senior Surgical Technician - Surgery Full Time Variable

Providence•Apple Valley, CA

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician for their Surgery department in Apple Valley, CA. This is a Full Time position with variable 12-hour shifts. The hospital, established in 1956, is recognized for its exceptional medical care. The Senior Surgical Technician works under the supervision of a registered nurse and is responsible for preparing surgical cases, allocating supplies and instrumentation, and maintaining the sterile field during surgery. They facilitate the surgeon's needs by passing instruments and sutures and assist with terminal cleaning. This role also involves advanced skills through training and knowledge to enhance patient care and perioperative performance. The Surgical Technician is a non-licensed healthcare employee who performs the surgical scrub role under the direct supervision of an RN and operating physician. Duties include reviewing preference cards, picking supplies and instruments, performing surgical scrubs, preparing the back table, anticipating and passing instruments to the surgeon, and preparing instruments for decontamination. Providence values its caregivers and fosters a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care, empowering employees.

Requirements

Graduate from Surgical Tech Program.
Complete competencies for all General Service Lines and 75% of Advanced Service Lines.
Environmental orientation within 30 days of hire.
Unit Specific competency within 90 days of hire.
National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (Upon hire).
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Upon hire).
3 years of Experience as an ORT.
2 years of Vascular Surgery experience (if Advancing to Open Heart).

Responsibilities

Surgical case preparation including allocation of appropriate surgical supplies and instrumentation.
Intraoperative organization of the sterile field.
Facilitating surgeons' needs by passing appropriate sutures and instrumentation.
Assisting with the terminal cleaning of the surgical suite/instrumentation after the procedure.
Actively participating in optimal patient care and improved perioperative performance through advanced training and knowledge.
Reviewing preference card and accurately picking supplies and instruments for a procedure.
Performing a surgical scrub and preparing the back table with the appropriate sterile instrumentation and supplies timely and efficiently.
Providing support intra-operatively by anticipating the surgeon's needs and passing him/her the appropriate instrumentation and supplies when needed during the case.
Preparing instruments and equipment appropriately that align with regulatory and department standards.
Taking instruments and equipment to the decontamination area at the end of the procedure.
Putting away left over supplies and equipment.