Surgical Tech I
About The Position
Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center, established in 1946, is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. It serves over 150,000 patients annually, offering a full range of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. The hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has consistently received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group since 2012. As a Surgical Tech, the role involves preparing the operating room and surgical team for various procedures, setting up surgical equipment and instruments, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring a sterile environment. The position requires adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures, directly contributing to the patient's healing process.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Adaptability
- A strong team-player mindset
- Enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures
Nice To Haves
- SPD or clinical OR experience
Responsibilities
- Help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients
- Set up surgical equipment and instruments
- Assist the surgical team
- Ensure a sterile environment
- Adapt quickly
- Collaborate effectively within the OR team
- Contribute directly to the patient's healing process
- Demonstrates basic skills in operating room technology and basic knowledge of surgical procedures (as described in the Core Competencies and unit skills checklists)
- Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, French Hospital policy and procedures and the guidelines described in Universal Precautions
- Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner
- Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment according to AAMI/ANSI Standards
- Facilitates movement of surgery schedule through timely room turnover, communicating with appropriate persons for case progress and delays, through consistent and accurate anticipation of team needs
- Identifies and responds to urgent/emergent situations in a calm and efficient manner
- Consistently accepts assistance and direction, demonstrating sound judgement during emergency situations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
