Surgical Technician 2

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

24d

About The Position

The Surgical Technician 2 works under the guidance of the circulating registered nurse (RN) and surgeon(s). The role embraces new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in surgical technician duties to support optimal clinical outcomes. The technician continually expands their knowledge and does not perform duties requiring a competency until it has been achieved, verified, and documented. The position continues to develop skills and competencies to support additional surgeries and procedures of increased complexity, and functions within multiple teams, surgical site locations, and assigned specialties.

The Surgical Technician 2 serves as a liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the operating room to coordinate special instrumentation and equipment needs for at least one service. The role also assists nurse leaders and supply chain personnel with ordering, stocking, and maintaining appropriate levels of service-specific specialty supplies and implants for at least one service.

Requirements

• Completion of a surgical technician course.
• Two years of experience as a surgical technician.
• Basic competencies in surgical scrub technician duties.
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
• Professional behavior and a cooperative attitude; ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and position-related software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, an electronic medical record, and an electronic event reporting program.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow or enforce policies; accept direction; think critically; and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and attend closely to detail.
• Sensory abilities necessary for patient care and role duties, including distinguishing colors and smells, discerning temperature through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technician certification through either AST (Association of Surgical Technologists) or NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing).
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the circulating registered nurse and surgeon(s).
• Continually expand knowledge and skills related to surgical technician duties and clinical practice.
• Refrain from performing duties requiring a competency until it is achieved, verified, and documented.
• Develop competencies to perform additional surgeries and procedures of increased complexity.
• Function effectively within multiple teams, surgical site locations, and assigned specialties.
• Coordinate special instrumentation and equipment needs for at least one service as a liaison between the Sterile Processing Department and the operating room.
• Assist nurse leaders and supply chain personnel with ordering, stocking, and maintaining appropriate stock levels of service-specific specialty supplies and implants for at least one service.
• Perform technical patient care activities and troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed