Surgical Technician 2
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 ensure optimal clinical outcomes. The technician continually expands their knowledge base and refrains from performing duties requiring competency until that competency has been achieved, verified and documented. They continue developing skills and competencies to perform additional surgeries and procedures of increasing complexity, and function effectively within multiple teams, at various surgical site locations and in assigned specialties. The position serves as a liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the OR to coordinate special instrumentation and equipment needs for at least one service. It 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. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose and identity of Loma Linda University Health, a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. The organization states its mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, and its core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Requirements
- Completion of a surgical technician course.
- Two years of experience as a surgical technician.
- Demonstrated basic competencies in surgical scrub technician duties.
- Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand knowledge and clinical skills.
- Ability to speak, read and write legibly in English with professional quality.
- Ability to use computers, printers and necessary software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, an electronic medical record and an electronic event reporting program.
- Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment and perform technical patient care activities.
- Ability to communicate positively, effectively and professionally; follow or enforce policies consistently; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; 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 pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care, discern temperature variances through touch, hear sufficiently for general conversation and workplace sounds, and see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and necessary written documents.
- Understand and embrace the mission, purpose and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Technician certification from either AST (Association of Surgical Technologists) or NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing).
- Spanish language skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform surgical technician duties under the guidance of the circulating RN and surgeon(s).
- Continue developing knowledge, skills and competencies, including for additional and increasingly complex surgeries and procedures.
- Perform duties requiring competency only after competency has been achieved, verified and documented.
- Function effectively within multiple teams, at various surgical site locations and in assigned specialties.
- Serve as a liaison between SPD and the OR to coordinate special instrumentation and equipment needs for a minimum of one service.
- Assist nurse leaders and supply chain personnel with ordering, stocking and maintaining appropriate stock levels of service-specific specialty supplies and implants for a minimum of one service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
