Surgical Technician

Orthopaedic Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in surgical technology, and/or equivalent of education with surgical technologist certification required.
Two or more years of experience in an operating room required.
Surgical Technologist certification or proof of equivalent training required.
Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Knowledge and familiar with state and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospital main operating room preferred.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties in an operating room to assist the surgical team before, during and after surgical intervention including arranging sterile set up for operation, acting as scrub or circulating assistant and assisting in clean up after the surgery.
Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients.
Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis, provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile environment.
Ensures that an adequate amount of in-house supplies and medical gases are available in accordance with weekly caseload.
Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.
Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner.
Assures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment.
Operates mechanical, electrical and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soil, and ensures equipment, supplies are properly stocked.
Assists with inventory management as needed.
Follows established policies and procedures for surgical counts.
Assists with OR turnover and preparation of sterile supplies (e.g. opening, case pulling).
Performs other duties as assigned.