Surgical Technician 1 Surgical Hospital: Operating Room -Full-Time, Day Shift

Loma Linda•Redlands, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician (ST) provides a high level of care by assisting with age-specific surgical procedures, practices principles of surgical asepsis, identifies breaks in the sterile field and ensures that appropriate action is taken. The ST anticipates the needs of the surgical team and promotes efficient flow of the operative procedure, serves as a resource for specialty area and functions effectively in multiple areas. They follow policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines, and utilize interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care and professionalism. The ST contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. The mission of Loma Linda University Health is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Their core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Requirements

Completion of a surgical technician course
No experience required
Demonstrates basic competencies for surgical technician duties
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to surgical technician duties and practice
Continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in surgical and procedural technician duties
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation
Exhibits professional behavior and a cooperative attitude at all times
Works calmly and responds courteously when under pressure
Able to speak, read and write legibly in English with professional quality
Able to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program
Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment pertinent to position
Able to perform technical patient care and supportive patient care activities
Able to read preference cards accurately
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others
Able to be assertive and consistent in following policies
Able to collaborate
Able to accept direction
Able to think critically
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Able to perform basic math functions
Able to manage multiple assignments effectively
Able to organize and prioritize workload
Able to problem solve
Able to recall information with accuracy
Able to pay close attention to detail
Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
Able to discern temperature variances through touch
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to position
Basic Life Support certification

Nice To Haves

Spanish language preferred
Surgical Technician certification (provided by either AST or NCCT) preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting with age-specific surgical procedures
Practicing principles of surgical asepsis
Identifying breaks in the sterile field and ensuring that appropriate action is taken
Anticipating needs of the surgical team and promoting efficient flow of the operative procedure
Serving as a resource for specialty area and functioning effectively in multiple areas
Following policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines
Utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care and professionalism
Contributing to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population
Performing other duties as needed

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