Surgical Technician 2

Loma Linda University Health • Murrieta, CA

26d

About The Position

The Surgical Technician 2 works under the guidance of the circulating registered nurse (RN) and surgeon(s). The position embraces new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in surgical technician duties to support optimal clinical outcomes. The technician continually expands their knowledge and develops skills and competencies to perform additional surgeries and procedures of increasing complexity. They do not perform duties requiring a competency until it has been achieved, verified, and documented. The role functions across multiple teams, surgical site locations, and assigned specialties. It also 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, and assists nurse leaders and supply chain personnel with ordering, stocking, and maintaining appropriate levels of service-specific specialty supplies and implants. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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 knowledge and clinical skills, with a focus in surgical and procedural nursing.
• 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 computers, printers, and position-related 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 and enforce policies; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction; and think critically.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
• Sensory abilities needed for patient care and position duties, including distinguishing colors and smells, discerning temperature variances through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language ability.
• Surgical Technician certification from either AST (Association of Surgical Technologists) or NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing).

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the circulating registered nurse and surgeon(s).
• Continue to expand knowledge and clinical skills related to surgical technician duties and develop competencies for additional and more complex procedures.
• Perform duties requiring competency only after the 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 the Sterile Processing Department and the operating room to coordinate special instrumentation and equipment needs for at least one service.
• Assist nurse leaders and supply chain personnel with ordering, stocking, and maintaining appropriate stock levels of service-specific specialty supplies and implants.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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