Surgical Tech I
Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA
•$29 - $44
About The Position
The Surgical Tech I performs the duties of a scrub person, preparing supplies for cases, setting up and maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon, and preparing used instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and may require work at alternate sites.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or higher-level degree.
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology training program.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
- Ability to scrub for basic procedures without assistance within assigned areas after 90 days of hire.
- Critical-thinking skills.
- Knowledge of the surgical environment, including traffic patterns and sterile-field contamination.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
- Experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute, multi-specialty environment.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; address compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
- Maintain aseptic technique according to Surgical Services policies and procedures.
- Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by reviewing preference cards, obtaining appropriate supplies before cases, and monitoring case progress.
- Maintain an orderly instrument table and surgical field.
- Verify and label medications and irrigations on the back table with the nurse.
- Maintain and document accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse.
- Accurately identify surgical specimens and transfer them to the nurse.
- Prepare instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization.
- Assist with putting away supplies and turning over rooms.
- Support efficient surgical lineups to adhere to surgical start times.
- Use judgment when opening and using supplies to contribute to cost effectiveness.
- Stay current with intraoperative techniques and equipment through unit-based and continuing education.
- Participate in department projects.
- Accept responsibilities only within the scope of practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
